War Looms as Nations Brace for Conflict
Feb 5 dispatches from London and other capitals report war now likely between Russia, Japan, and allied powers. New warnings cite Japanese and Russian forces mobilizing, consols weakening, and fleets moving toward potential clashes in Manchuria and the Yalu valley. Diplomatic efforts falter as Baron Hayashi meets Lansdowne and Port Arthur readies troops along the Chinese railway.
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London
Ihe
Ie Junalyse
Ieusclan
Yalu
Manchuria
Paterseetg
Port Arthur
Third Sitertan Rifle Brigade
Osgood Will Case Compromised in Superior Court
The Osgood will dispute ended Friday at noon in room 3 of the superior court. The case centered on the adoption of a daughter of Marion J. Gxgond and the related heirs. By consent, Marion Trust Company filed a cross-complaint making all interested parties defendants. The court found Mrs. Stanley legally abandoned and the trust company owner of the real estate, with the trust assets to be divided per the compromise terms.
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Maron J
Superior Court
Ingal
Iam
Straey
Magan
Atrs
Blaniey
Te Marion Trust Company
Eros
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Stanley
Carro Ye RY Ennvey
Centrom
Gmd
Uraster
Butt Nur
Pet Hh Sun
Devine
Slansey
Latsey
Cegood
Noms
Uns
Campanis
One Candidate Says No Secrets in Local Race
The Sun reports a fragmented political discussion centered on Mayor Charles A. Buokwalter with remarks about Republican and Democrat choices. Dialogue hints at a secretive poll or candidate clarity while an ex-mayor shifts from a brief political confab to business details.
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Charles A. Buokwalter
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Tured
Fairbanks Elks Possible VP Pick Mentioned for 1920
Chicago meeting of the Republican National Committee discussed convention plans at the Coliseum with 18000 seats. Senators Fairbanks of Indiana and Elkins of West Virginia were named as possible vice presidential contenders amid arrangements for printing and decorations, with plans to finish by Saturday.
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Chicago
Fairbanks
Idiana
Sens Elkins
West Viginia
Benevolent Indies of Howard county Incorporation Filed
The Benevolent Indies of Howard county filed articles of incorporation on Friday to establish a home for aged women unable to support themselves in Howard county. The company is capitalized at 3000 dollars with incorporators Mary J. Rich New London Hannah Hackett Kokomo Mary B. Tucker Taura M. Hunt and Hulda M. Mitcheil New London.
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Benevolent Indies of
Howard County
Mary J. Rich
New London
Hannah Hackett
Kokomo
Mary B. Tucker
Taura M. Hunt
Hulda M. Mitcheil
Found Her Husband Dead in the Morgue
A Cincinnati morgue report identifies the body as George Tarrant, husband of Mrs. Toite Tarrant, whose unhappy marriage led to years apart. The man, who died Monday in the T. J. Stith printing plant, awaits burial arrangements as his wife plans to have the body moved to Indianapolis for interment.
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George
Toite
Tarrant
Cincinnati
Mes. T
Lanapotis
T. J. Stith Printing and Publishing
Chicinnati
Ana Bler
Se County
Indianapols
Juvenile Court Actions And Local Crime Summary
Two youths faced juvenile court for minor offenses while a separate case saw two teens released on suspended sentences for snowball damage. George Hawkey, 15, charged with petty larceny, admitted stealing goods from a store. Cael Gard posted $19 and received ten days in the workhouse. Albert Patterson received a sentence of two to three years in the reformatory.
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Jean
Ktay
George Hawkey
Peat
Cael
Sawdust on downtown pavements aids shaky pedestrians
Sawdust was spread on one street of the slippery downtown pavements and sidewalks Friday morning and proved effective in helping wobbling pedestrians. Arches appear confined to districts where the stove is the sole heating source.
The Way It Was In Indianapolis Friday Morning
A humorous memory describes downtown slips and falls on a slippery morning in Indianapolis. The narrator recalls a pedestrian stumbling, others laughing, and a companion breaking an umbrella while nearly tumbling, highlighting a shared urban mishap and amusement.
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Indianapolis
Cars Scarred in Fire Reforms Lead to Service Use
Scorched vehicles from the street battle area were partially damaged yet salvaged for service. Some were stripped of tires and mounted on coastal rails, while others were repaired and reused by authorities.
Coal thief Coleman released with caution by judge
Coleman faced a police court Friday morning on a charge of stealing coal. He claimed he was innocent and just “picked a few dumps.” Judge Whallon allowed him to go, warning him to be careful and to report difficulties to a charity organization.
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eYner
Pas Lice
Pohee Court
Coleman
Audge Whallon
Billy Laclede Dying in Cincinnati Hospital
Preniless and atone, in TeCleda, once a famous mitetrel is dying at the City hospital in Cincinnati. His sweet voice once stirred thousands but now pneumonia and rapid decline grip him. Laclede, a familiar figure to Indianapolis theatergoers, is remembered by elder patrons despite years away.
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TeCleda
Uineinnat
Fanciers Exhibit promised as biggest in state
A Kansas feline and canine show in Indiana will award prizes for best behaved pets and the prettiest specimens. Admission tickets will be distributed to schoolchildren with a parent, and the event aims to attract large crowds.
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Nestwerk
Kansiers Association of
Inediana
Missing Hughes Report From Local Polling Station
Report from the polls describes the disappearance of HF Hughes, who has not been seen for three years. His sister Sarah FE says he left on Monday and no trace has been found. Descriptions note medium height, sandy complexion and a dash of a mustache. The report states Hughes was employed by the United States artistic company.
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Sarah FE
Jamien
The Romance of a Plugged Nickel in New York
A fragmented 19th century tale recalls Moses, a conductor, a girl, and a plugged nickel incident aboard a car. He repeatedly offers gifts and attention, the girl rebuffs, then accepts later, leading to a betrothal planned for February with a wedding at Arlington Hall and a business gift from the girl's father.
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Miss Malsuseas Muses
New York
A. Charh
Ena See
Aomekel
Moses
Ted Nikel
Morgan’s Economy and County Beef Deal at Morgan Mills
A historical county report alleges improper practices by Morgan in handling cattle for the hospital. It describes selling dry cows at stockyards for three cents per pound and buying fresh milk cows, with four cows purchased for the hospital later slaughtered and processed as beef. The county counted a net saving of about 191 dollars from this arrangement.
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Morgan
Fire kills six at Park Place inferno
Montreal dispatch reports a Friday blaze at Park Place that leveled a row of frame houses. Six persons died, including Mrs. Robert Crawford, her elder son, and James Hogan, with more than ten unnamed individuals affected. Investigators suspect a store to boarding house fire started the deadly blaze.
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Rer Vilee
Montreal
Vivilans
Mra
Robert Crawford
Temon
Otd
James Hogan
Miller's possible run amid Indiana political chatter
Disjointed notes show Miller from Columbus considering a run for governor with discussion of running mates and potential nominees. Names linked include Zark Sweeney's son-in-law and Frank F. Simits, with speculation that Walter Ball and local politicians weigh Miller as a likely choice.
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Miller
Ike
Ubenate
SEN
Reuresettetece
Colina
Mr. Miller
Taylor
Pentel
Tauy
Bartholomew County
Ds Ging
Trewin's Bank
Columbus
Sthdish Conmissioner
Zark Sweeney Ow
Butler Ralleee
F. Simits
Aurora
Han
Walter Ball
Muncie
Alevant
Eee
Indianapolis
Mileran
Big Icicles Threaten Downtown Melting Hazards
Neck-craning Friday as huge icicles cling to downtown buildings began to melt and drop. Men with poles knocked loose several icicles near the Water troughs and Market Street, one 7 feet long. Three large ex from the Landgraf building fell, prompting the Board of Works to order property owners to remove remaining icicles before treble results.
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Law Building
Board of Works
Rainy, Warmer Weekend Across Indiana Region
Friday night and Saturday bring rain and rising temperatures. At 7 a.m. the reading is 36, by noon 44, and by 2 p.m. 48. Southerly winds, precipitation likely as rain or snow moves through Indiana and nearby states. Also mentions new pianos and various whimsical names and products.
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Indiana
State Board Postpones School Book Contract Decision
The State Board of Education postponed its decision on deferring the contract for school books until March 8. Officials want more time to review proposals from 17 competing firms and to consult with Gov. Daruth.
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State Board of Education
Frelay
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conmUing
Daruth
Kitties Grave Trial Narrows To Menace Over Promise
In a Jersey court Kittie Howth testified that a week earlier she had fled with Frajay and Warsten accused men threatening with a revolver. Mrs Lillian Cutler said a former suitor, Bowers, pressured her to harm Kittie by blackmailing via phone. Judge Wharton discharged Bowers and urged him to leave Kittie alone.
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Warsten Isien
Harry
Kittie Howth
Kittie
Thia
House of & Eriend
Adery
Lillian Cutler
Iia
Bowers
Kitties
Bix
Wharton
Cherry crop killed threatens Indiana fruit show
Irvington resident Sylvester Johnson warns there may be no cherry crop this year while some native plums survive and a reduced peach crop is possible. W B Filek and Johnson organize the Indiana fruit exhibit, moving fruit to Holt storage for shipment to the St Louis fair. Apples from last year will be shown, other fruits wait for next crop.
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Sylvester Johnson
Irvington
Johnson
Indiana
St. Louis
Fedo
Ube
W. B. Filek
Holt
Harms on Trial in Flood Horse Accident Case
The trial centers on whether Harms drove a horse into Eagle Creek during a flood, causing a drowning. Whalen and Adams are named in connections to the incident, with testimony noting strange circumstances of the two traveling together from Brain to Oskey. The defense questioned the reliability of the appostage counsel as the court proceeded in a tense session.
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Oscar
Eagl Creak
Puller Court
Whalen
Unimes
Kine Adams
Barney
Opening of Party-ave Improvement Plan Before Board
The Board of Works discussed opening and improving Party Avenue from Wiser Avenue to Washington Street along the White River bank. They asked the city attorney to rule on the authority to order the opening and improvement, aiming to expedite work. The new street would run under the Big Four and Vandik tracts, provide west side access without grade crossings, and Subwara would be built under the railroads. Good year cases continued in police court as Horace and Mrs. Good faced shooting charges. their Feb. 12 hearing was set after police found smoke-filled rooms and bullet markings at the Goodyear home.
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Wiser-ave
Washington St
White River
Board of Works
Goodyear
Horace Good
Massachusettare
Lowe
Bremnaner
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