Samoa affair dominates talk on Sherman and cabinet hints
Senator Sherman comments on Count Herbert Bismars Samoa matter agreeing with the envoy that settlement will be amicable. He opposes Germany’s demand for 15,000 dollars indemnity and warns of a possible fight if Americans are seized. News also notes John Wannaniker’s purchase of Whitney’s house for 60,000, signaling a Harrison cabinet role, and remarks on the recent state dinner wine omission stirring diplomat concern.
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Washington
Sherman
Herbert Bismars
Samoa
Seacater
Germany
Nuiw
York
Feb. d
Yorktown
Wasu Hineton
John Wannaniker
Whitney
Harrison
Mystery Swindle Chief Seen in Montreal Rumors Fly
Indiana’s chief de faulter Joseph A. Moore is reportedly in Montreal despite claims he hides in Indianapolis. Emma Abbott’s friends doubt any effort to capture him will succeed as the main swindled party shows little interest in his whereabouts. Hanna Abbott’s late husband’s Washington property deal is not viewed as crooked by some who know all the facts. Rev Oscer McCulloch criticized the company’s methods in his Plymouth church sermon, stating officers do not command honest regard.
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Joseph A. Moore
Indiana
Montreal
Indianapolis
Mone
Emma Abbott
Hanna Abbott
Washington#1
Oscer McCulloch
Plymouth Church
Wilson
Buskirk
Guy O'Bryan
Edenbarter
Avery
O' Donnell
Schley
Reardon
Sun
Sproule
Tecannot
Wilkausaia
Irwin
Sullivan
Moore
Sulivan
Gvrand
George Buskirk
Fletcher & Sharpe
White Caps terror sweeps Convines as man whipped and found dead
John Geneviev milk dealer in Convines is said to have whipped his 18 year old daughter and fled. White Caps, alerted by the crime, warned him to leave town. His remains were later found in a well with a crushed skull. Suspicions fall on hired man Philip Sauter, in love with Geneviev’s daughter, though he is not a White Cap. A Lima despatch reports Rev Eugene Spow, preaching against lawless acts, warned by the White Caps to depart. he refuses to leave.
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Warnel Ty
Digastion
Court Orders Plea Dates For Indicted Defendants
Judge Woods of the U S district court requires all indicted and arrested persons to appear in open court to plead to indictments by February 12. Docket set and trials begin February 15. Untaken arrests have five days after arrest to appear. Petit jury begins Tuesday. civil cases to be heard next week.
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Woods
U. S. District Court
Nearly suffocated Mrs Tenkycke of Jonesville in gas incident
Mrs Tenkycke of Jonesville Michigan nearly died from asphyxia after asleep in her sister's home at 121 Blost when escaping natural gas led to unconsciousness. Dr Kelcey freed her after hours of effort. faulty plumbing blamed for the danger.
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Tenkycke
Jonesville
Mich
Big Blow on the Lakes Storm Hits Lake Michigan Shipping Damaged
Report from Burrago February 2 notes a terrific storm on Lake Michigan. Severe damage to shipping and vessels reported, with high seas and strong winds affecting lake traffic. Local crews monitor the scene as rescue and salvage efforts begin.
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Burrago
Lake Michigan
Property Conveyances Listed With Totals for June Transfers
A series of real estate transfers are recorded, listing recipient buyer, property description by lot and subdivision, and sale price. Conveyances total $7,230. Names include D H Wiles, F H Koller, I Cappoch, P Roos, W B Wilhel, W Meeks, W Chislett, and others across several sub and additions, with sums ranging from $25 to $1,200 and several parcels described by blocks and lots.
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Theo. Kruse
J. Uvunt
W. A. Monrison
D. H. Wiles
Clark
Brightwood
F. H. Koller
C. Denke-Walter
Koller
M. Onlin
J. North
Wajen
Holmes W. Endadd
Alto
W. Tt. Bryant
Johnson
W.H. Bryant
C. Johnson
W. R Wheeler
T. d. Bacquerath
Milligan’s
C. GC. Wilson
S. Shank
W. A. Bell
Johnson's Betts
Sullivan Fraud Scandal Expands Across Indiana
The Sullivan case centers on embezzlement claims and a widening web of creditors in Marion County. Sullivan's movements remain secretive while investigators appoint Joseph V. Fanning and A. J. Joes to audit his books. New losses surface as merchants and political allies confront hefty demands, with office shifts and court actions underway.
Posey Named Representative in Congress for Indiana
Hon. Frank B. Posey, ancestor after whom Posey county is named, was qualified to succeed Gov. Hovey as a U S representative. He will likely depart for Washington Monday evening.
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Frank B. Posey
Posey County
Gov. Hovey
Congrses
Washington
German Spies Working Revealed in U S
The Times reports Germany holds full information on United States fortifications resources and stores with a dozen disguised spies now in the country.
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New York
the Times
Germany
United States
Syndicate Forms to Control Northwest Coal Output
In Vincinta City Henry Villard and other capitalists form a syndicate with $2,000,001 capital to control coal production in the northwest. A long interview in Salisbury on Samoa and contemporary topics notes England welcomes U S protest and Bismarck's retreat.
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Sammon
Losnoux
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Hasfeldt
Samoa
England
America
Bismarck
Vincinta City
Mont
Henry Villard
Northwest
Miners Fight Pluck-Me Stores In Indiana Coal Field
The bill by Senator Byrd to end forced company store contracts sparks miner and owner debate in Beavin Indiana. Reported abuses describe workers forced to buy at higher prices, lose jobs, and face discrimination if they resist. At pages of tension, examples show how the system squeezes small merchants and drives competition from Olfer Creek to Brazil. The article notes local figures, shopkeepers, and a curious cultural aside about N Cokololo sending Language and reporting The Sey.
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Beavin
Ind
Byrd
Olfer Creek
Bank Goeses
Asa Rula
Johu Murphy
Clay County
Benwood
Ry Aekine
Brazil
Statesmen Begin Their Grind With Out This Session
The report details opening actions in the Indiana House and Senate with Mason Jenks presiding and Niblack seated. A lively debate centers on a widow’s estate versus children's rights, bonds for school grounds, and a state librarian election, while the Senate features a dull session and a bid to place a Calvin Fletcher bust in the chamber.
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House of Representatives
Frank 8
Posey
George W. Hobson
Parke County
Mr. Niblack
Mason Jenks
Curtis
Mr. Foster
Mr. Adams
Fodorn Kelly
Anaily
Pesele
Kelly
Hughes
Boards of
State
L Board of Agriculture
Honce
Senate
Birdbrained elopement ends in stolen ring and watch
Charles Lanhart, seven months in the city as a bartender at Huegele's, vanished with a south side fiancée’s diamond ring and a gold watch borrowed from Mrs. Stuart of Market Street. He left Wednesday night after plans for a February marriage, leaving the bride-to-be to cope with the scandal and authorities to recover the items.
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Charles Lanhart
Huegele
E.washington St. Place
Lanhart
Trosseau
Death in a Kruramg Mouse in Indiana
LAPORTE Ind Feb 3 Spl 1 Frank Ledger was burned to death Sunday night five miles west of the city. He slept in his house as it caught fire and was not awakened in time to escape. Furniture at Wm L Elders.
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Laporte
Ind
Frank Ledger
Collision Sinks Nereid and Xillochan in English Channel
Spl. dispatches report a collision on Monday morning off Dungeness light in the English Channel, sinking both steamers the Nereid and Xillochan with two reported drowned. Also noted are local incidents in Indiana including Simeon Shore assaulting Tom Donahoe in Linnwood, warranting further inquiry.
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Tso Shilpa
Newa
Nereid
Xillochan
Enngtish
Dungeness Light
Drowned in a Bucket in Indiana Town
In Baszn., Indiana, an eight months old child of William Woolsey of Ashboro drowned in a bucket Saturday in a room beside the mother at work. The bucket held little water. In Warass, Indiana, Samuel M. Hibben veteran editor and printer died at his home Sunday night of lung trouble. He formerly edited the Plain Dealer and was widely known. Weather for Indiana: Sunday looks clear and colder Tuesday.
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Baszn
Ind
Wm. Woolsey
Ashboro
Warass
Samuel M. Hibben
Plain Dealer
Citizens Street Railway Case Gets Supreme Court Ruling
The Indianapolis Citizens Street Railway Company versus the Indianapolis cable car company was decided in favor of the defendant by the general term of the superior court, reversing a prior decision. The opinion, by Judy Howe, urges the council to enact proper street car legislation, with Judge Walker concurring and Judge Taylor not voting. A separate note reports two boilers aboard towboats Return and others exploded Saturday afternoon, killing six and wounding several.
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Superior Court
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Indianapolis Cable-Car Company
Judy Howe
Rie
Walker
Howe
Taylor
Citizens’ Company
Supreme Court
Dudley
Steamer Hens Gvery and Goes Bown at Sea
Loxcoy Feb 2 Spl1 The british steamer Lymington wrecked at Ilifra cowks on Saturday. Before all on board were wore she rolled over and sunk Ten Eersine were drowned The avette Displeased Loxcon Feb 2 Spl The appearance of the London issue of the New York Herald causes Pall Mall Gazette to savage Sunday newspapers as an enemy of the whole community Murder and death by own action Curiaco Feb 2 Spl 1 George Conk colored Saturday morning shot and killed Willie Hylander then shot himself Jealousy was the cause The Latest in Trusts CixcrysArt Feb 4 Spl The car riega manufacturers of this city have arranged to form a trust to prevent strikes and control their labor
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K. B. Shimer
New York
Terre Haute
Sullivan
James Mahoney
A. Kassel
A. J. Kassel & Co
Kassel
Joe Shimer
Shimer
Waterbury
Shiiner
Shrier
R. B. Poucher
Othar
Loxcoy
Lymington
Ilifracowks
Eersine
Loxcon
London
New York Herald
Pall Mall Gazette
Curiaco
George Conk
Willie Hylander
CixcrysArt
Local notes shift as commission meets and arrests reported
Pelica commission adjourns to minor business on Monday while Wednesday’s grand concert for YMCA benefit is announced by Prof Ora Paarson. Boone county prosecutor Cyrus Beamer resigns, governor to appoint soon. Various arrests include Twin Bird and White, Price, and Reed on federal indictments. Jury verdict in Panhandle railroad suit set at 25 dollars after 72 hour deliberation. Bruch’s syndicate wins league franchise agreement. Additional items include city court actions, a digression about a “masher” mistaken for Jack the Ripper, and a series of petty law and municipal notes.
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Pelica —Commission
Ora Paarson
Cyrus N. Beamer
Boone County
Covernor
Anna Hall
Jack
Knightstown
Wallace Price
Argos
Martin Reed
Bourbon
Damaga
Michael Stoebler
Panhandle Railroad Company
Tity
Bruch
Secaue
Squire Alford
Les Hamlin
Sun
Edward Noe
Statien House
Edwin Fisher
Rushville
Short’s Drug Store
Turnkey Stout
She’s Company
Cincinnati
Bargains in Boots Shoes Rubbers End of Stock Sale
Georgia P. Marott advertises closing out odds and ends including broken sizes of reading and best men’s shoes. Complainant urges readers to judge for themselves. Location given as 16 North Penn Street.
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Georga P. Marott
North Penn-st
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