Fire Devastates Gun Shop and Warehouse in Capitol District
A major blaze gutted a red stone building housing Gustave Habich’s gun store and a Conde company stockroom on N Capitol Ave opposite the state capitol. The fire began in the cellar, spread to binder twine and gunpowder, with estimated losses around 75,000 dollars and 60,000 dollars insured. Mrs. Rhodius, owner of the building, was prostrated by the news. The scene drew crowds as firemen battled icy water, with mittens donated to aid crews and reports of frozen facial hair among responders.
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Conda
R Rhodius
H. T. Conde Company
State House
Morgan
Conixro
Conde
Fiorxa
Mitts, Murphy, Hibben & Co
Joseph Rink
Market-st
Capitol Battlements
Lee Holtzman
Illinois
Gustave Habich
James
Habib
Bose
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Gus Habich
Atore
Mrrs
Rhodius
Irs
Dary Rhodius
Circla Park
Onde
Ohio
Mary
Lipton
Elston
Corde Company
Tum Sun
the &. T. Conde Company
Butcher & Gibbs Plow Company
Gustave Uabich
Council meeting acts on tax, market, and park ordinance
Vice-president Young presided as Mayor Danny announced signed ordinances extending delinquency time on vehicle tax and removing penalties, establishing a South-side market behind Councilman Colter's saloon, and abolishing Garfield park assistant custodianship. An ordinance to curb banana men peddling downtown 6 am to 7 am failed.
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Young
Danny
Colter
Garfield Park
Anniversary Soiree at Propylium for Ven Winkle
The Propylium hosted a society gathering Monday celebrating the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Ven Winkie. Green and white decorations featured elaborate china gifts. Guests included Gov. and Mrs. Matthews and Warden French and wife. The event also noted the opening dinner at the Woman's reformatory dining room with pink carnation decor and attendees from Brookville and St. Mary’s.
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J. Q. Ven Winkie
Woman’s Reformatory
Ane
Gov
Mrs. Matthews
Warden French and Wife
Michigan City
Harrell
Brookville
Society of Hygiene
Mra. Moody
H. St. Mary
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented Ad
Leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented for 1.50. Pumps offered at factory prices. Contact FE Butts at 183 Indiana Ave., phone 1791 for details and service.
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Indiana Ave
Death of Gen Manson after illness on Louisville train
Gen Mahlon D. Manson died in Frankfort after a paralytic seizure aboard a train. Born February 20, 1820 in Piqua Ohio, he moved to Indiana in 1848 and served as a doctor, teacher, and druggist before a long political and military career. He led and fought in the Mexican and Civil Wars, earned brigadier general rank, and served in the Indiana legislature and as lieutenant governor. He died at age 1024?
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Mahlon D. Manson
Frankfort
Gen. Manson
W. T. Brash
Crawfordsville
Monticelo
Coulter House
Maneon and Son
Geo. Mangon
Piqua
Howe
Dewell
Ireland
Gen
Manson
Indiana
Contgomery County
Scott
Ingigonery County
Lew Wallace
Indianapolis
Virginia
Indianepolis
Gov. Morton
Lincoln
Mill Spring
Corinth
Miss
Mlorgsn
Stesaca
Isbi
Congress
Order of Masons
Monument Commission
English
Neuval
Sellers
Anderson
Ind
John Probaseco
Indiana Mexican Veterans’ Association
Fie Wea
Henry Probasco
Cincinnati
Fifty-seventh Indiany Regiment
G. Aa.rk
Officers degraded for retreat at Yiung Cheng
The Japanese pressed the fortifications at Lin Kung and Tao from Saturday to noon Monday while Chinese forces held. An imperial edict degraded Col Han Tai and Shao and Capt Yeo and Wen for retreating at Yiung Cheng. Also noted are new board members in Aglautia and a Princess of Wales visit.
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Yiung Cheng
St. Hirosaima
Lin Kung
Tao
Han Tai
Shao
Yeo and
Wen
Monument Commission to be wiped out by caucus vote
A Republican caucus-backed push led by Ar McIntosh seeks to abolish the Monument Commission, charging Wa. H. English with political use of office and self-serving funding while plans for a new state officer appointed body loom. Delegates also moved to cut Robbins military bill in committee and advance a militia appropriation.
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Jim McIntosh
Fayette
English
Commion
Robbins
Wonaungde Ba
Ediry
Lagleisiers
Howe God O’brien
Pat i
Leedy
Phamis
Moore
Tuaur- Gay
Mc Mavilor
Siste Boller
Atking
House
Tuesaday
Senate
Senator Newby Teaches Alcohol Effects Bill In Schools
A bill by Senator Newby requiring teaching about the effects of alcohol in schools was sent to the temperance committee for consideration, but later consigned to quiet oblivion in that panel amid highway weed control notes covering July to August.
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Newby
Temperance Committee
Gold Brick Swindle Exposed on Indiana Farm in 1892
Banker James Johnson of Upland, Indiana, recounted finding a supposed gold brick worth 15000 on his Wabash county farm after an Indian and a white man urged a past buried treasure. The brick proved to be burned clay, foil removed, sparking a search for the con artists who were later captured in Richmond.
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Wasasa
Ind
James Johnson
Wabash County
Johnson
Sharpars
Richmond
Vadir
Upland
Coroner Begins Inquest on Elbe Loss as Wrecks Noted
In Loxvon on February 5 the coroner announced a thorough inquiry into the Elbe disaster occurrences. German vice-consul and a South German Lloyd agent attended. A mail bag marked O I was found off Southwold on Tuesday morning as inquiries increase. Police and officials pursue details as a complex rescue and investigation unfold.
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Loxvon
Fiederich Eraft
Lowestoft
Tusscay
Elbe
Sourth German Lioya Company
Southwold
Parrott and Taggart Bread War Sparks Union Debate
Frank Moses of the Central labor union in Indianapolis voices readiness to strike against Parrott and Taggart and United States baking company. He claims bakers are underpaid, presents cost breakdowns to argue bread prices, and accuses Parrott and Taggart of driving other bakers out to back a price war. The piece also references broader political finance discussions in Washington and a separate local incident of a man fined for drunkenness after an altercation at a residence.
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Parrott & Taggars
Sava
Frank Moses
Central
Lacor Union
Parrott & Taggart
United States Baking Company
Parrow
Laggert
Parrots
Central Labor Union
Central Lavor
Bakers’ Union
Ituses
Parrot & Waggart
Indianapelis
Varro & Targart
Hallen and Hart In Later On at English's Opera House
Hallen and Hart open a half week engagement at English's opera house on Monday night with a revived half of the farce full of dancing and singing. James H Wallick headlines the Park's audience in The Bandit King, drawing large crowds until Across the Potomac returns for three days. Wattick's trained horses add appeal alongside English fetty and frolic at the Grand with Augustin Daly's A Gaiety Girl. W H Rawlins, Langley, and the Fraser sisters receive praise for lively performances, while Ethel Eldredgs undercuts scenes with lifeless acting in Alma Somerset. the French mood and risqué lines mark a semi comic opera feel. A gaiety girl is billed for Tuesday night.
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Hallen & Hart
Opera House
James H. Wallick
Potomac
Wattick
Augustin Daly
London
W. H. Rawlins
Langley
Tommy Atkins
Margaret
Helen Fraser
Maud Percy
Alma Somerset
Misa
Ethel Eldredgs
Lemon Tonte Laxative at All Drug Stores
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder promotes a laxative product Lemon Tonte priced at 60e with distribution through all druggists alongside the World’s Pair Highest Medal and Diploma recognition for Dr Price’s line.
Four Robbers Attempt Express Car Theft At Sylvia
A western express on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line was held up at Sylvia Kansas at midnight by four masked men. Passengers were robbed but the express car remained unopened. The train stood idle for one hour ten minutes as investigators suspect the Mefford gang. In Colorado, George McCormick, former signal operator, was fatally shot at a Denver Rio Grande station in Kimore after a masked man forced him to raise his hands and fired.
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Purnso
Western Express
Atchison, Topake & Santa Fe
Sylvia
Kan
Mefford
Desperadones
Beak Trinipap
George McCormick
Denver & Rio Grande Road
Kimore
Col
Not Guilty: Trusler Denies City Contract Criticism
The article reports Controller Trusler defending himself against claims he restricted the engineer department. He notes a $2,970 unexpended balance on Aug 1 and questions Mr. Browns testimony. He suggests layoffs and economy moves by Brown aimed at provoking higher appropriations and argues the later poor work arose under generous credits.
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Trusler
Brown
President Norton Face Mail Charge Dropped
The United States Commissioner discharged proceedings against President Norton proposed by M L Towns on behalf of strikers, over alleged mail law violations for displaying signs on non mail cars. Separate city actions: Brooklyn aldermen revoke street railway franchises linked to the strike, awaiting mayoral decision.
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Norton
New York
United States
Morse
M. L. Towns
Board of Aldermen
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Gold Medal Note
The fragment notes Lemon Tonte Laxative Co and magnesia products with registered trade mark label. Mentions Four fits premium medals awarded and taste quality. References Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder awarded Gold Medal at a midwinter event.
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Yinsband
SRY
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H. T. Conde
Beroiq
Tave Bhabich
Washington St
Cepitolave
W. B. Holton
John Osterman
Board of Works
the Sun
Lowpox
Princess of Wales
Rusair
Czar
Wm. L. Elder
W. H. English
Pata
Circle Millionaire
Bititia
Short
Benater Merm
Supreme Bena
Supreme Bench
Seliera
Kuestley
Kern
Wray
Parker
Supreme
Judicial Department
Montgomery
Barnes
Vali
Vall Alao
Fruralista
John Prosbasco
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Newponrt
P. Gott
United States Hotel
Havre
Forget
The
Hageard
New Oaiwans
Mexico
Birmingham
Kansas Ciry
Frank Selmar
Lillie Hebert
William McKenzie
Min W
Lalite
Noblesvill
Nostrsville
Lowther & Seinsman
Iak d Mem Mian
Lockwood Bank
Sandusky
GruYbus
Water Company
Morris-at
Madigonave
Uaat-at
Evarett Birch
Acme Laundry Company
Charles L., Wilsom
the Nations Surgical Institute
Athens
Wilson
Montiua
Brown & Love Bros.’ Cotton Mills
N. Weatzt
West Indianapolis
Buchanan
Marshal Perry
Morrow
Health Board
Sellers Farm
Lewistarton
iImportant Contrenca
Washington
J. Pearpont Morgan
Crisp
Chursday
A. W. Sarr
Nassau
N. B
Cienfueges
Santiago
Harbor Island
Denver
Colorado
Conpury
People of the
Mist
Hegins
Tau Sux
Amushmamenti
Santa Fe
Howver
Shen
Delaware St
Frederick Miller
John Patterson
Second Ave
Lust
Harugari
Christian Michel
Michel
State Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge
National Grand Lodge
Harvey
Jour, IL
Wlineis Steel Company
Newanky
N. J
Broomefield
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