Nine Street Cars Burned in Louisiana Barns
Fire at the Louisiana street barns destroyed nine street cars and damaged the barn roof. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars with insurance. Cold weather hindered firefighting as crews dealt with frozen water and equipment. Regular service disrupted while plans to replace or reassign cars were considered.
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Louisiana-St. Barns
Louisiana-st
Street Railway Company
Jones
Board of Works
Cincinnati
Roosevelt and Schley on the Spanish American War case
Washington rumors circulate on the presidents next move after the Schley appeal. Some sources say he may favor Schley by accepting his command at Santiago while others predict censure for the rear admirals and the failure to destroy the Colon. Cabinet member Long weighs the president’s intent amid a heated dispute.
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Washington
Schley
Santiago
Rayner
Long
C. E. Clark
Wainwright
Evans
Taylor
Brooklyn
Oregon
Admiral Taylor
Indiana
Sampson
Gloucester
White House
Jury Trial Denied in Policy Case by Judge Stubbs
Police judge Stubbs refused an immediate jury trial for John Smith Charles Sanders Cooney Reevers Jacob Battle and William Brown accused in a policy scheme. Prosecutor Collins and Attorney Taylor Groninger argued for a speedy jury trial. the court set the date for February 12 before a jury as the standard could not accommodate immediate trials.
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Stubbs
John Smith
Charles Sanders
Cooney Reevers
Jacob Battle
William Brown
Taylor Groninger
Groninger
Collins
Mayor considers new safety board appointee this week
Mayor Brookwalter says he will likely appoint Capt. English's successor on the safety board this week. He has not chosen a name yet and expresses regret at English's departure. He notes he delayed resignation acceptance until health allowed relief from duties. Robert Bryson of Marion has been mentioned for the post.
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Brookwalter
Capt. English
Robert ‘Bryson
Marion
Will rule upholds testator intent in will cases
In reversing Floyd circuit court, the court says a will cannot be reformed by adding or removing words to fit presumed intent. The decision echoes a King-Reynolds line, refusing to alter the instrument to match speculative aims.
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Floyd Circuit Court
Martha E. Hawes
David M. Kepley
Olds Sues Gladiator Chemical for Receiver Appointment
Charles F. Olds sues Gladiator Chemical on Tuesday seeking a receiver. He claims the firm owes him $100 and has closed its doors, failing to leverage the brand name its medicines have built through advertising.
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Charles F. Olds
Gladiator Chemical Company
Two Die in Collision Near Ailworth Illinois Central Train
A fatal head on crash near Ailworth seven miles west of Rockford Illinois on Tuesday morning killed Fireman Joseph White. Engineer Pert Walker and Fireman Mitchell were injured in the Illinois Central freight and passenger train collision.
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Rockford
Illinois Central
Ailworth
Here
Joseph White
Pert Walker
Mitchell
Sermon Sparks Revocation of Bequest to Edwin Ray M. E. Church
Isaac D. Lemmon had planned to leave 500 to the Edwin Ray M. E. Church but a sermon prompted him to revoke the bequest via a codicil filed for probate in circuit court. The record notes no explanation of the sermon or minister involved.
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Edwin Ray M. E. Church
Isaac D. Lemmon
Lemmon
Lemmeon
Delayed Interurban Cars Dispute Between Firms
The Jewett car company, under West Virginia law, answers Kirkpatrick Construction in a federal suit over Greenfield interurban cars delayed from March to June and August 1900. Greenfield paid 5 000 down but withholds 9 000, claiming breach and late delivery due to factory movement. The defense cites lack of furnishing instructions as the delay cause. Judge Baker will rule in weeks.
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Jewett Car Company
West Virginia
Kirkpatrick Construction Company
Greenfield Interurban
Greenfield Company
Car Company
Baker
Widow Mrs Nannette Kuhn Died After Burns
Mrs. Nannette Kuhn 70 died Tuesday morning at her home 020 Broadway after severe burns from her clothing catching fire near an open gyrate. She was nearly blind and the mother of several children including Mrs. Theodore Stein Mrs. Oscar Kuhn Mrs. Frank Mummenhoff Charles Kuhn and William Kuhn of Indianapolis and Frank Kuhn of California. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Nannette Kuhn
Broadway
Kuhn
Theodore Stein
Oscar Kuhn
Frank Mummenhoff
Charles Kuhn
William Kuhn
Indianapolis
Frank Kuhn
California
Woman Wanders From Infirmary and Dies From Cold
Mrs Laura Alvin aged 68 a feeble minded inmate of the county infirmary wandered from the house early Tuesday morning and froze to death at Death Shoals.
Army War College presidency named for Gen S B M Young
Gen S B M Young has been chosen by the secretary of war to be president of the Army War College. He is in Washington on duty with the board for selecting camp sites and is expected to become lieutenant general commanding the army after Gen Miles retires in August 1903.
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Army War College
Young
Washington
Board of General Offices
Army
Miles
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area February 4
Forecasts for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m February 4. Fair conditions with Tuesday night and probably Wednesday colder. Temperatures recorded 7 a m 4 noon 4 and 2 p m 3. Expect colder weather in Indiana and neighboring states with variable winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Anson B. Wiltsie Announces Candidacy for Sheriff Nomination
Anson B. Wiltsie declared his bid for the Republican renomination for sheriff on Tuesday. He previously served as jailer under Cy Clark and now holds the position of executive clerk under the sheriff.
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Anson B. Wiltsie
Cy Clark
Sheriff
Saulcy
Grove’s Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets sold by druggists with a money back refund if they fail to cure. Mentions Grove’s signature on each box and price of 2c. Includes web reference EB WW.
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Grove
Weather Oddities Foresee Deep Freezing by Wednesday
Weatherman Blythe reports a rapid rise to 13 degrees above zero, then a breakdown leaves readings near two degrees Tuesday morning. Projections show a fall to six below zero by Wednesday. forecasts predict colder weather and snow for parts of the upper lake region, New York area, and the Midwest.
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Blythe
Vicksburg
Indiana
Illinois
Washington
Weather Bureau
Dakotas
Kansas
Upper Lake Region
Upper
Ohio Valley
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Texas
Pacific Coast
New York
New England
Missouri Valley
Southwest
Tennessee
East Gulf States
Lake Egion
Middle Atlantic States
City Accepts Judge Allen Ruling on Second Hand Dealer Ordinance
In Lew Shank case the city abandoned further pleadings in circuit court and conceded the ordinance requiring pawned item reporting by second hand dealers is invalid. Prosecutor Kingsbury, who argued for the ordinance, had his overcoat stolen in court and recovered via the very law. The coat was found after a dealer reported it.
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Allen
Kingsbury
Lew Shank
Blackstone
Smallpox Case Reported in Washington Street Block
A smallpox case was found in a prominent Washington street block. The patient, a roomer, was taken to the pesthouse Tuesday. City sanitarian Buehler and the mayor agreed not to disclose details to avoid panic. The 7 month old child of William Patterson at 923 N Alabama St also has the disease. A case was found at 1250 Lee St., Lon Staley, 23, white.
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Washington-st
Buehler
William Patterson
Alabama St
Lee St
Lon Staley
White
Diplomatic Invite Addressed Prince Henry Prussia Train Stop
German consul Poitier of Cincinnati replies to Indiana Gov Durbin on March 2 visit of Prince Henry of Prussia. The reply specifies a special train arrival at 10:53 p.m. Sunday and a 200 minute stop, using formal courtly language.
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Poitier
Cincinnati
Durbin
Prince Henry
Prussia
Indianapolis
Co. Poitier
Winfield T. Durbin
Indiana
Commercial club favors stone bridge plan at Washington street
Commercial club directors adopt a resolution insisting a stone bridge at least 90 feet wide be built over the river on Washington street and funded by the county. They authorize a Chicago trip to inspect a smoke consumer at the stock yards and protest a three company military post at the Indianapolis arsenal, but take no action.
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Commercial Club
W. Washington St
Chicago
Indianapolis Arsenal
Post Office Switch Stirs Patrons During Move
Regular visitors faced confusion Tuesday as a new mail box was placed at the south end of the post office. Patrons who stuck to the old stamp window instead found the old hole blocked and reacted as staff rearranged the lobby for a new addition.
Remains of Biddle brothers Lie in Mourning Caskets
Pittsburg reports thousands viewed the bodies of John and Edward Biddle after death, both laid in neat black-draped caskets. Each casket bore a white carnation and two fern leaves sent by an unknown woman. Caskets stay at the mortuary until interment Wednesday morning.
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Pittsburg
John
Edward Biddle
Venezuelan Steamer Libertador Sunk Near Porto Colombia
The Liberator, a Venezuelan revolutionary steamer, was reportedly sunk at Porto Colombia by a Venezuelan gunboat while undergoing repairs. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in the region as rebels contend with government forces.
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Colon
Colombia
Porto Colombia
Ruckelshaus Recollects Grand Jury Promise On Prosecution
Prosecutor Ruckelshaus clarified remarks about whether he would push charges against a West Indianapolis saloonkeeper tied to Jesse Newland's death. He said he would consult the license inspector and, if warranted, present the case to the grand jury.
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Ruckelshaus
Indianapolis
Jesse Newland
Thit Sun
Newland
Granc A
Fire at Cambridge City destroys Robe and Lining firm building
Fire in Cambridge City Indiana destroyed the Robe and Lining company building behind Wright and Fesdick’s undertaking shop. Three funeral cars owned by Wright and Fesdick were consumed, including a new $8,000 car unused since arrival Monday. Fisher’s shoe store and Wallack’s photo gallery suffered about $1,090 in damage. Total loss estimated at $8,000, partially insured.
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Cambridge City
Ind
Sp.l
Robe and Lining Company
Wright& Fesdick
Fisher
Wallack
Baker Takes the Oath as U.S. Judge in Seventh Circuit
Francis E. Baker of Indiana took the oath of office Tuesday morning and began duties as a United States judge of the seventh judicial circuit and a member of the United States circuit court of appeals in Chicago.
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Chicago
Francis EB. Baker
Indiana
United States
Seventh Judicial Circuit
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Real Estate Transactions Reported In Local Agency Listings
C L Turner arranged sale of five double frame houses at 1202 to 1220 E Washington for 30000 through Ralston and Camden. rent 2750 yearly. Turner deeded 24 N Capitol Ave property to Mrs F Knefler for 12000. David Kahn deeded his N Delaware St home near Twenty second Street to L R Kahn for 6500. T J Hamilton bought from H Darling three lots at Massachusetts Ave and Gale St for 4800.
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C. L. Turner
F. Knefler
E. Washington St
Ralston & Camden
Mr. Turner
T. J Hamilton
H. Darling
Massachusetts Ave
Gale-st
Colored candidates compete for county Republican executive board
Two colored candidates, Dr. B. A. Furnas and James Shelton from the county surveyor's office, vie for seats on the Republican county committee executive board. Friends of Furnas are active and supporters claim he has the better chance. Furnas was on the previous executive committee.
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Republican County Committee
8S. A. Furnas
James Shelton
County Surveyor’s Office
Friends of
Furnas
Republican County Executive Committee
Missing Jewel Shop Ad Fragments From Union Street
Fragmentary note shows a merchant offer to examine stock of diamonds and jewelry before buying elsewhere. Mentions stylish, up-to-date items and a luncheon quote of 25 cents at a Union Street restaurant. Includes stray words about monument and a merchant lunch.
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Mullalbh
Indiana Day Date Hinges on Gov. Durbin Cuba Trip
The Charleston expo date for Indiana day depends on Gov. Durbin staff travel to Cuba. The plan would have the party away from Indianapolis 16 days with three in Cuba returning via Charleston. Meanwhile two scarlet fever deaths hit the M. J. Ryan family and a Keyt infant also dies.
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Charleston Exposition
M. J. Ryan
Lindon-st
Charles Keyt
Draper-st
Ryan
Vaccination of Hundreds at Morris and Whappes Streets
The several hundred pupils of school No. 49 in Morris and Whappes streets were vaccinated on Tuesday by Dr. Jacobs from the City Dispensary on order of the city health board.
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Morris
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Cures Sore Throat
An advertisement touts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a remedy for sore throats to prevent bronchitis. It urges quick use and lists a price of 25 cents. The notice also promotes dentist Joseph S. Goode who has moved to 206 and 30 Newton Claypool building.
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Joseph S. Goode
Newton Claypool
New Pianos at Sixteen Dollars and Up Event
Wulschner's offers new pianos starting at sixteen dollars with assorted models. The ad also lists feed products including oats branded for horses and Janes Dustiess items.
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Wulschner
Janes
Wage Scale Talks Stall In Coal Dispute
The wage scale committee for coal mining failed to reach an agreement and asked the joint conference for a fresh start. The conference adjourned last week awaiting committee instructions and reconvened Tuesday without an agreed report. The committee spent Monday and Tuesday in conference with little progress. Operators reportedly retaliated by seeking a 10 percent wage cut, dimming hopes for a quick settlement. Some miners fear a strike may be required to force concessions.
Collision injures several on city streetcars
A crash at Massachusetts avenue and Delaware street Tuesday evening left William McCarty of 133 Brookside Avenue and Dr J H Ford of Woodruff Place seriously hurt. A young woman boarding at Alabama street was knocked unconscious. Cars 270 and 271 collided as ice caused wheel slip, shattering end glass and bending rear netting. The motorman from the E Tenth street car was thrown through a window.
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Massachusetts-ave
Delaware St
W. T. McCarty
Brookside-ave
J. H. Ford
Woodruff Place
MecCarty
E. Tenth-st
Alabama-st
Is. Tenth-st
Polygamists Debate Strategy in Salt Lake City
The ministerial alliance met in executive session and proposed sending a petition to the Washington judiciary committee urging a constitutional amendment making polygamy a crime against the government. The petition will be distributed for signatures among church members and nonmormons.
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Judiciary Committee of the House
Washington
McCullough Appeals Alley Open Benefit Increase
James F. McCullough appeals from a Board of works ruling to the circuit court seeking the higher alley opening award. He requests the benefit be raised from 350 dollars to 1,050 dollars for opening the alley on Meridian Street south of his lot and north of Twentieth Street.
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James F. McCullough
Board of Works
Circuit Court
Meridian St
Twentieth St
British government rejects Dutch peace proposals
London reports that on February 4 the British government officially rejected the peace proposals offered by the Netherlands.
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London
Inter State Gas and Oil Company seeks mining venture
Inter State Gas and Oil Company of Pierre South Dakota with a Princeton Indiana office and capital of 500000 plans a general mining business. A B Mewhinney Company of Terre Haute with capital 50000 to manufacture confectioneries. Itasca tribe No 252 Improved Order of Red Men Indianapolis incorporators Fred Gill Russell Brattan Charles Weis Jas Mann Smith Mann.
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Inter-State Gas and Oil Company
Pierre
South Dakota
Princeton
Ind
A. B.mewhinney Company
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Fred Gill
Russell Brattan
Charles, Weis
Jas. Mann
Smith Mann
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