MIS COMBINE IS RATHER ON THE HOG
Chicago Feb 71 The American says negotiations for the consolidation of Armour Swift and Morris have advanced since P D Armour’s death and may soon close Only obstacle is J Ogden Armour resisting a corporation title The combined capital is about 135000000 Schwarzschild Sulzberger backed by Rothschild money challenge the trio Armour Morris Swift employ 54000 people and handle about 500000000 in business annually If formed Arthur Meeker would be general manager of the merged interests.
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Chicago
Armour, Swift and
Morris
P. D. Armour
J. Ogden Armour
House of Armour
Dhwarzchild &Sulzberger
Eastern Peckers
Rothschild
Armour, Morris and
Swift
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger
Armour
Arthur Meeker
Alleged scheme to aid railroads stalled in senate
A bill by Joss to permit railroad combinations for noncompeting and parallel lines faced third reading as Winfield argued the term means a road must be both competing and parallel to fall under provisions. Democrats deride the phrase while Joss claims the bill serves no special railroad. The measure was postponed to Thursday afternoon.
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Senate
Joss
Winfield
Railway Combines Rumors of Major Contests Rise in East
Rumors from New York on February 7 report possible consolidations among Rock Island Denver & Rio Grande Rio Gramley Western and Salt Lake Los Angeles lines led by Senator Clark. Negotiations may revive for Iowa Central Minneapolis & St. Louis ties, with Illinois Central and Rock Island eyeing control. Immediate talks hint at a Lackawanna Wabash merger.
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New York
Rock Island
Denver & Rio Grande
Senator Clark
Imprisoned Congregation at Revival Meeting
Wyatt Indiana February 7 A large revival meeting end delayed exit when doors were barred by boys placing fence rails against doors and using heavy wire to fasten knobs. Similar depredation reported recently in Elkhart.
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Wyatt
Ind
Elkhart
Healers Alarmed in New York Bill Clash
In New York on February 7, Christian science healers protested a Bell bill aimed at restricting healing by faith. Mrs Laura Lathrop led five hundred supporters in denouncing the measure, claiming faith can cure diseases including smallpox and baldness.
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New York
Laura Lathrop
Lawyers argue Boonville best county seat for damage suit
Crumbaker of Evansville and Stillwell of Princeton back Boonville as the best county seat to try a damage suit. The assertion targets trusts and corporations as the other side with a suggested verdict of 10000 dollars to farmers jurors.
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Crumbaker
Evansville
Indianapolis computing scale company organizes officers
The Indianapolis computing scale company incorporated with a capital stock of 100000 elected officers G P A Weisenborn as president and general manager Jerome Spencer as vice president E B Swift secretary B F Nysewander treasurer D W Bolen superintendent of agencies The factory will be located on the Belt railroad three squares south of Washington St and will make Coffelt's computing Beale within the next 60 days.
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Indianapolis Computing Scale Company
G. P. A. Weisenborn
Jerome Spencer
E. B. Swift
B. F. Nysewander
D. W. Bolen
Washington‘st
Coffelt
Beale
Orphaned girl sent to reform school for girls
Lilly Ford, age 14, colored, was sent to a reform school for girls on Thursday. An aunt, unable to keep her in school, said she was away from home when she had her ed and that the girl flirts with every man she sees.
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Lilly, Ford
Madrid cabinet pardons prisoners for royal wedding
The cabinet has sanctioned a general pardon of prisoners in honor of the upcoming wedding of Princess de la Mercedes to Prince Charles of Bourbon, marking a festive royal occasion in Madrid.
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Madrid
Princess de la Mercedes
Prince Charles of Bourbon
Postoffice Bill Passes in House Amid Fast Mail Subsidy Debate
The bill to fund the postoffice with a fast mail subsidy advances after passage in the house. Details are incomplete but indicate continuation of subsidy provisions and consideration of related measures.
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uFsday
House
Foul Play Hinted in Gunn Case Inheritance Hearing
Probate commissioner Walker heard evidence on the Gunn estate as heirs seek a new inventory for John and Elizabeth Gunn mother and son found dead at home months earlier. Supposed natural gas asphyxiation sparked murder rumors but no admissible evidence substantiates foul play amid factional hints.
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Gunn
Walker
John
Elizabeth Gunn
Merry Battle for First Honors Among Indianapolis Conductors
Three of 108 street-car conductors in Indianapolis are to be rewarded via a three-times-a-week voting coupon in The Sun. Voters pick a favorite from interurban conductors, mail coupons to People's Outfitting Co, and prizes total three: a fine picture for top vote-getter by Feb 11, an oak parlor rocker for the leader by Feb 20, and a $35 quartered oak sideboard for the March 1 winner, on display at 133-135 W Washington. The scheme alters prizes and mirrors a prior policing contest. readers sold over 2,000 extra copies on Wednesday as coupons draw interest amid street-corner support and muttered suspicions of manipulation. The field includes Thos. Cassady Irvington line, William McLaughlin Pennsylvania, O. H Richards College, Charles W Cotton Alabama, A L Runyan College, John Burton Alabama, Otis Hastings Prospect, John Cook College, Mr. Bass Illinois, and J. Carpenter Pennsylvania.
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People’s Outfitting Company
People's Outfitting Company
Washington St
Thos. Cassady
Irvington Line
William 8. McLaughlin
Pennsylvania
O. H. Richards
College
Charles W. Cotton
Alabama
A. L. Runyan
John Burton
Otis Hastings
Prospect
John Cook
Mr. Bass
J. Carpenter
Minnie Allen Sues Railroad Over Train Ejection
In Superior court Minnie Allen sues the I and W railroad for damages alleging she was put off a train after the conductor demanded a fare from her as her husband kept tickets in the smoking car. Her attorney George Spahr notes the husband confronted her with a crude remark on the track.
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Superior Court
Minnie Allen
I. & W. Railroad
George Spahr
No Hunting for Five Years Proposed by Parker
New Castle representative Parker introduced a bill on Thursday to ban hunting in Indiana for five years. He notes game birds and squirrels are scarce and asserts current laws are ineffective as hunter numbers rise with open seasons. Rabbits would be exempt due to their rapid reproduction.
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Parker
New Castle
Indiana
Senator pressuring on B. and O. railroad bill
Thursday afternoon in the senate Winfield accused Atty gen Taylor of lobbying for the B and O railroad bill, saying there was more lobbying for that bill than he ever saw before and that Taylor is a hold-over.
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Senate
Winfield
Atty-gen. Taylor
Schnell's Old Saddle Claim From 1864 Raid
Decatur county man Henry C Schnell seeks $25 for a saddle bridle and blanket stolen during Morgan raiders' 1864 Indiana ride. He argued the government refund after peace, Col. Banta said payment already made to the state. Allen Tucker is the sole surviving eyewitness to the theft.
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Henry C. Schnell
Decatur County
Hobson
Indiana
Schnell
Col. Banta
Allen Tucker
A Closer View of Carrie Nation at a Kansas Event
P Getz, arriving from Topeka, recalls Carrie Nation's antics at a march and entertainment. Nation gathers hoboes around her, shouts Glory to God, and faces distracted crowds as saloons front cigar stores and drug stores run a brisk liquor trade in plain sight.
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Landoffice
Angry Quarrel Erupts After Defense Case in Ray Trial
Shelbyville Indiana February 7 defense evidence in the Ray case ended with witnesses Ensminger and Valentine testifying about the contract discussion with Recorder Lee. Neither Ray nor county commissioners testified. After adjournment Lee angrily confronted Ensminger in the corridor before bystanders intervened.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Ray
John M. Ensminger
William Valentine
Lee
Ensminger
Firemen raise funds for merit system bill
Capt John C Loucks of the fire department reports about two hundred dollars raised by firemen toward a merit system measure in the legislature. Firemen each contributed a dollar fifty as a committee of captains organized the collection, though the specific collectors are not identified.
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John C. Loucks
Fire Department
Captain O Briens Death At Home
Captain Christopher H. OBrien died at his home 816 West New York Street on Thursday at 2 a.m. He was well known in the community.
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Christopher H. O’brien
New York St
Food Builds Teeth for Ravenswood Boy, 6
Rev. W. Osborne Stranahan recalls a Ravenswood boy aged six with severe malnutrition and few teeth. After his family tried Grape-Nuts, the child improved rapidly. appetite increased, cheeks filled, and bone tissue formation began, with teeth slowly emerging.
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W. Wells
Ravenswood
Rev
W. Osborne Stranahan
Winchester Ave
Erie Officials Admit Seven Killed in Greenville Wreck
Cleveland dispatch reports Erie officials acknowledge seven fatalities from the Greenville wreck, with authorities confirming the loss and ongoing investigations into the cause and rescue efforts at the scene.
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Cleveland, O
Erie
Greenville
Epworth League Social at Meridian M E Church
The Epworth League of Meridian St. M E Church plans a social in the church parlors Friday night. Maj. Robert Anderson Post 89 G A R adopted resolutions endorsing ex Lieut Gov Thomas Hanna for commissioner of pensions. A smallpox quarantine at the work-house was raised Thursday. Prisoners sentenced that day were sent to the works as usual. Those sentenced during quarantine will serve the remainder of their term in county jail. Bertha Reichstetter, 26, of 1013 Ashland Ave, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Robert Anderson
Thomas Hanna
Bertha Reichstetter
Ashlamd
Murder of Cleveland crossing gateman shocks city
Frank Johnson, 0), a C P railroad crossing gateman in Cleveland, was murdered in his tower house after drawing his wages. The killer crushed his head with a coupling pin and escaped. Pat Murphy, arrested Feb 4 for a dice box at a saloon on W Washington St, fined $50 and costs. TO PREVENT THE GRIP Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause.
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Pat Murphy
W. Washington St
Wheat and grains price report with supply details
Milling freight prices for wheat and corn show No. 2 red wheat at 72 78c and 75c with January movement. No. 1 white corn at 29c and No. 2 white at 89c, with multiple white and mixed grades listed. Oats steady with No. 2 mixed at 26c. Hay weaker with No. 1 timothy at $12.50 13. Inspections and car counts for corn and mixed grades included.
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Timothy
Way
Prairie
Commodity Prices on Wheat Corn and Dairy Markets
Chicago trading notes report Monday bids for May wheat at 44 75 to 44 80, corn up to 38 33, oats at 25 25 to 25 40, and May pork at 14.07 to 14.14 with lard around 7.50 to 7.55 and ribs near 7.02 to 7.14. Dairy and poultry posted varied gains and ranges for creamery butter, dairy butter, cheese, dressed and live poultry with eggs at 19 and 21 cents per dozen.
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Chicago
Choice
Young Americas
Indiana
California
Prices paid by shippers and producers across goods list
The market note lists rates for livestock and farm products including turkey hens at 7 1/4 cents per lb, young toms 6 cents, hens 6 1/4 cents, cocks 4 cents, ducks 7 cents, geese 2d per feather, and per dozen prices up to 40 cents. Cheese, butter, eggs, feathers, beeswax, wool, rabbits, hides, tallow and grease values are given with varying grades and units.
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New York
Vast Price List of Groceries and Provisions Revealed
Wholesale quotes cover candies and nuts, fruits and vegetables, sugars and coffees, oils and spices, meats and seafood, coal and coke, with numerous per unit and per ton prices. Key items include Eastern peaches, California apples, Java coffee, Domino sugars, oysters, lobster, and various coal grades, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
Bargain Day Friday Sales Evening through Smudged List
A Friday bargain event offers limited time deals from 9 to 10 am featuring cambric muslin, toothpicks, incandescent gas mantels, and assorted linens. The sale includes mops, decorated china, black taffeta silk, remnant velvet, brocades, and various women's wear items with deep discounts while stocks last.
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Lonsdale
Berkley
Rae
Feeepasdee
All Wool Garments and Accessories On Sale All Day
A dense sale listing many items including box jackets of all wool kersey silk lined from 10 to 13 75 dollars, automoblie coats, flannelette wrappers overstock sale, ladies and misses shoes in various leathers, slippers, fancy suitings and storm serges, rainproof skirts, heavy skirtings, union suits, infant and ladies hose, and flannel garments with dramatic price cuts. These reflect a department store sale with extensive emphasis on value and overstock clearance.
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Jersey
Cp Sisebbieians
Sydipan
Tetlow
Vic Enciennes
Oxford
Battenburg
Tomor Tow
Geeetite Denanegade
Wead's
Balahialyy Secon
PUIET
Ee Dente T ‘Sa
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B. & O. Railroad
Carrie Nation
MR. Getz
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Niks’ Entertainment
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Kas
the Sun
Low
O'Brien
Fea
Epworth League of
Meridian
St. M. E. Church
Minneapolis, Minn
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Gibbons
Mary Allen
Cleveland
Frank John
City Grain Market
Brazil
C. & O. Kanawha
Pittsburg
Winifrede
Raymond
Jackson
Island City
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Connellsville
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Epsom
The
Wim. H. Block Co
Java
Golden Rio
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Golden Santos
Prime Santos
Ariosa
Lion
Caracas
Dillsworth's
Gates
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Empire A
Ideal Golden
Windsor Ex
Ridgewood Ex
New Orleans
Michigan
Elmira
Ile Doz
Kingan, & Co
Black
Oysters, Fish and Game
Baltimore
Standard
F. Brand
O. Ki
Bea Im Frog
Wm. H. Block Co
Aeveene
Ween
Dongola
UNION
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