Peabody Threatened After Mining Strikes Move Urged
Denver dispatch reports former Colorado governor Peabody and his family face daily death threats tied to his stance against the Western Federation of Miners. Friends urge relocation as mail and fear escalate, with alleged poisoning and threats causing widespread anxiety among neighbors and officials.
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Colorado
Denver
Cal
Guy
James TE Peabody
Peabody
Western Federation of Miners
Learers Tarculenena
Cora Peabody
Alihoneh
City considers option transfer of plant to Citizens Gas
The Board of Public Works discussed a proposed option to transfer the city’s gas plant to the Citizens Gas Company. The board did not act and referred the matter to City Attorney Frede ric Hh. Mlutson for advice after consultations with Magyar Bookataker, who arrived from Chicago and reported awaiting Markon’s guidance on how to proceed.
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Alfred F. Potts
Prink D.stataker
Lorenz Schmidt
Tusterk
Citizens Gas Company
Board of Public Works
Public Works
Consumers Gas Wrost
Citizens’ Company
Frederic Hh. Mlutson
Magyar
Court Assists Patrick Dolan At Pittsburg Convention
Pittsburg February 9 President Patrick Dolan of District 1 United Mine Workers secured a preliminary injunction preventing about 100 defendant members and delegates from interfering with his chairing the convention. The order restrains them from removing him, seizing property, or voting for his successor as president.
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Scrippx-MeTal Irena Anonciation
Pittsburg
Patrick Donor
Thuhat
Tadiy
Tie Intnety
Heat for the Many Mile Square Eyes Public Franchising Talk
The Board of Public Works weighs a city wide light and heat franchise to ease service gaps. Indiana firms push to supply power and reach underserved districts, with rivals warning of rate impacts and market disruption. Coy presents Tinman Lapis Cold Storage as potential ally in shaping a public utility bid.
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Venice
Uh Opuyt
Toridge
Lintme A. Coy
Lapis Cold Storage
Atlaosne
Estat
Reaifzer
Coy
Prominent Muncie Leader Dies and Divorces Image
Special to the Sun from Muncie Indiana recounts the death of Maj Jann F Wittman a leading local figure and former editor of the Timer He served as a soldier in key battles and was noted for his roles in public life The report also notes a divorce suit filed Sunday involving Rose A Fleck and details of the case and court proceedings Local court judge took the matter under advisement with a decision likely on Saturday
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Muncie
Ind
Jann F. Wittman
Lal
Bright
von Harrison
Hewig
Indiana
Bitter feeling against Taylor in Kentucky and Indiana
Deputy Newhouse reports strong anti Taylor sentiment in Kentucky over a murder case and an extradition dispute with Indiana. He notes a 4000 reward offered for Taylor’s capture and that several accused men are surrendering to avoid extra costs, while fear of violence looms if Taylor is sent to Kentucky.
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Indiana
Newhouse
Kentucky
Taylor
Finley
Corydon
Man Struck by Pan-Handle Engine at Pennsylvan ia Street
William Ross, aged 94, living at 94 N Pennsylvan ia road, was hit by a Pan Handle switch engine Wednesday afternoon at Pinent. He died later that night at St Vincent's hospital. Flores, about two years old, died the same day. parents were nearby.
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Wiliam Ross
Liring
Pennsylvenia Rt
Pinent
St. Vincent's Hospital
Flores
Ainside
Guardian Appointed for Eugene Bailey Jr in Estate Case
Mestha H. Bailey widow of Eugene Sealey is named guardian of Eugene Bailey Jr with a 14.30 bond held by Union Trust. Real estate value suggests monthly income of about 106. Boxing items and goods advertised by local merchants Gus Habich Co and Manley O'Donnell Coal Co.
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Mestha H. Bailey
Eugene Sealey
Haseen
Eugene Bailey, Jr
Union Trust Company
Two Eds Aspire in Close Race for State Clerk
Ed Fitzpatrick of Portland Jay county and Edward Everett Neal of Noblesville Hamilton county vie for the Republican nomination for clerk of the supreme court. Each farmer seeks state prominence and strong local backing as the nominating wire nears.
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Ty Raymond Lb
Halan
Fitzpatrick
Portland
Jay County
Edward Everet Neal
Noblesville
Hamilton County
Neal
Honus David B. Sherrick
Tate
Neal Fitzpatrick Rivalry Shapes Indiana State Office Vote
An Indiana political overview contrasts Neal from Ninth district and Fitzpatrick from Eighth as contenders for state offices. Each man’s background spans law, teaching, and party work with strong local ties and personal networks shaping the campaign. The race appears evenly matched amid machine influence worries and district loyalties. Pembroke Arcade lists season for overcoats and tailored goods with local shop appeal.
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Nea Iaoma Oo Naser
Hamiltan Ofreai Court
Isful
Aid
Laying
General Assembly
Inn
Indiana
Acho
Tallimer
Neal
Bienisten
Hamilton County
Har
Ding
Ixattoal Talvershy Law School
Wash ‘Ington
Lincoln League
Fizpatrick
Furthersmore
P Atriet
James P. Goodrich
Alfm
Atate
Fitzwitrick
Tallor
Pembroke Arcade
List of Offenders Dismissed and Held for Trials on Minor Charges
A Bridiy morning raid led to seven dismissals and fifteen held to face trials on various minor charges. Indictments name Georgy May Mactan Klug York Sadie Blackowell Chande Teaver Vred Dreisbaugh Thomis Burton and Mert iistes. Individuals charged include Alexante Adie with robbery, Frank Hail with assault, Matie Watson with stolen ring, Mizah Diglesby accused of bicycle theft, Frank Tes Iiridge alleged theft of three cents, and Thamng Gould with larceny. Numerous other names and alleged offenses appear in the list from the Merchants National Bank to Roberts' flats.
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Georgy May Mactan Klug
Uharte
York
Sadie Blackowell
Chande Teaver
Vred Dreisbaugh
Thomis Burton
Mert Iistes
Alexante Adie
Wil
Geney Coleman
Dan
Lwa
Matte Smith
Harry Nixon
Damen Lusk
Senate-ave
Reda Marquia
jRlizabeth Melville
Pema Iwai
Skating Craze Draws Hundreds to City Parks
Reported crowds of skaters fill Garfield Park Riverside Park and Armtrong Park with many joining informal races and social skating. Prices for skates vary widely from cheap to expensive as hardware stores note growing demand amid frigid conditions at Broad Kipple and nearby venues.
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Garfield Park
Joukes
Iadema
Mibey
Peres
Indianapolis
Poultry Show At Tomlinson Hall Draws Wide Attention
The Poultry and Pet Stock Association hosts a great show at Tomlinson Hall drawing buyers from cities and states. Experts compare fancy chickens and other stock as crowds pack the grounds daily with a climax noted on Thursday and a finish each evening.
Horse Made Into Sausage Case Highlights Park Ridge Theft
In Chicago criminal court Policeman O Flaherty testified that James Tyk, 19, arrested for stealing a horse from a Park Ridge farmer, sold the horse to Oscar Neebe, an anarchist linked to the One Anymarket riots and pardoned by Gov Altgeld. Neebe is alleged to have turned the horse into sausage. The officer produced a lump of padding as the sole horse fragment.
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Chicago
O'Flaherty
James Tyk
Park Ridge
Oscar Neebe
Altgeld
Neete
Records in Safe Reveals Vault Mix Up at Berwyn Office
A Berwyn office incident involving the mishandling of records shows the 3 and 4 o clock Thursday afternoons. Treasurers Hunt and Tumi discuss theft risk and the delay in access, with vault papers later found in the wrong box during filing. Officials promise a thorough review and public inspection once the papers are recovered and secured.
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Berwyn
Ternoon
Hut
Amienl
Union B
Arsents
Wiros
Mde Ab Tfeines
Mike
Hunt
Hier
Dne
Tum
HU Sys
Mtr Munt
Indianapolis Merchants Association Directory Fragment
Fragmented directory list shows officers including M Ayres as president and Pat H Krauss as secretary with roles filled by George Vouneset and Charh 1% Catlin. Additional names include TOM Ayres, He J Wasson, Windie Mayer, George A Guy, C H Badger, George Vonnemint, Paul H Krauss, Honey Kubh, Frink D. siainnkes.
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Indianapolis Merchants’ Association
M. Ayres
Charles J
Pat H. Krauss
Secre
George Vouneset
Siaurer
Charh
Catlin
Tom. Ayres
He J Wasson
Windie Mayer
George A Guy
C. H. Badger
George Vonnemint
Paul H. Krauss
Honey Kubh
Frink D. Siainnkes
55 Miners Drown In South African Mine Flood
A shaft at Johannes purg in Capetown flooded during heavy rain this morning. Water rose suddenly as workers were inside the deep mine, resulting in the drowning of 65 natives and leaving families in shock. Local authorities and mining officials continued rescue and safety investigations.
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Berippa-Meline Preay Association
Capetown
South Africa
Fen
Johannes Purg
Mayor Charter A Dadwalter Battles Paving Contract Rules
City officials clash over delaying rival paving firms as Board of Public Works and City Engineer push ahead with bituminous pavement. Legal hearings in Superior Court address injunctions and potential precedents for patented bituminous pavement amid disputes with competing interests and street improvements.
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Dadiwalter
Toomy
Breiking
Tostal
Ain Oerder
Hwa Polat
Migur
Lwb- Works
Sand
Miller
Vdd
Lstinapolis
Warren
Cadona
Hovkwaltyr
Gtudy
Ferdinand Winter
Pate
Chat Cage
Woard
Uhe
No Oil Or Gas From Trenton Limestone Test
A letter from geologist Wy Biatehler reports trials near Hertford with Trenton limestone at 204 feet and 2,000 feet variants, finding no evidence of oil or gas. The Hartford County Commission notes the test offers little prospect for returns and urges caution against overoptimism.
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Moen Manie
Hirtchley
Hartford Cy Com
Varlay
Yclengr
Aly
Picked Up The Baskets In The Market Heist
Joe Snell confessed to a string of thefts spanning markets and a workhouse posting. He admitted stealing chickens and goods from stalls near a market house, describing a routine that centered on a loaded market basket and quick grabs before fleeing. He faced charges of petty larceny.
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Joe Snell
Siedd
Hatentinan al Smith
Snell
Pers
Voting Machine Case Advances In County Commission Row
The hearing on a demurrer in a dispute over 190 voting machines from United States Standard Voting Machine Co proceeded in superior court. W W Spencer represented the company seeking an injunction but was unavailable. plaintiffs attorneys sought a week to prepare. Judge Vinson Carter set the demurrer hearing for the following Saturday with a potential final hearing on March 4 if the demurrer is not timely filed.
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Porsane
Executine
United States Standard Voting Marhine Company
Dellay 'i Superior Court
Cale S. Denys
W. W. Spencer
Morton monument commission reviews models at statehouse
The Morton monument commission met Friday at the statehouse and did not complete selections. Franklin Simmons of Ramer and Rae Dalph Schwere of Indianapolis had submitted models, with designs from Mesterly Granite Co. of Westerly presented by Price, Moyer, and Dundy. Members include Henry Andrews, Bo Markindale, D R Lucas, Joseph I. Irwin, Warren R. King, J H Royse. Dr. D R Lucas serves as secretary.
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Morton Monument Commission
Statehouse
Berides
He,meéling
Franklin Simmens
Ramer
Raedalph Schwere
Indianapolis
Plina
Mesterly Granite Co
Westerly
Hugh A. Price
Chicago
Hunrs
Moyer
Buffalo Granite Co
Tuferfalo
E. C. Dundy
Columbus
Ind
Imorels
Price
Henry, Adwes
Bo Markindale
D. R. Lucas
Joseph I. Irwin
Warren R. King
Greenfield
J. H. ©. Royse
Terre Thiute
Ross' Petition Filed In Voluntary Bankruptcy
Frank Orr Ross a Kent Hand merchant filed in United States court for voluntary bankruptcy listing assets $6843.27 and debts $2559.83 with unspecified liabilities and petition details.
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Ross
Frank Or. Ross
Kent+ Hand
Une United States
Court Suggests The Simple Life In Divorce Case
The trial centered on a farmer who failed in city life, with Judge Carter advising Mrs Griswold to abandon the saloon and gambling links. Custody of three daughters awarded, support set at 1.80 weekly, alimony discussed as part of the divorce proceeding amid fiery remarks by counsel.
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Algernon 8
Griswold
du Qrewold
John Spahr
W. W. Spencer
Urazian
Carter
Gambler Denounced as Notorious Man Sentenced in Marion Case
After a 14 hour deliberation the court found Rahke guilty of assault with criminal intent against a young girl. He was sentenced to a term of two to four years in the state penitentiary with a $10 fine. The jury reached verdict Friday morning, amid tense arguments over wording in the charge. Jurors named incl Willam Sauer Benjamin Kennedy Robert Viiatt Benjamin McFarland Albert McCalmet Amos Marshall Charles Fo Hessesg Abraham N Hamilton Calvin Van Samuel Rubbin James Wood Jr. Cornelicas O Clark.
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Poitehins
Kavur
James C. Hatteld
Mien
Witz Pttrick
Jay County
Tn Dunkirg
Valery A Bisch
Jay Enunty
Robert A. Brown
Brown
Augustis E. Rahke
Michigan
Thorainn
Thorntons
Thornton
Ryan
Wlich
Lernout
Michigan City
Kamedia
Juory
Argeme
Waluf Mendenhall
Witten
Charles Benedict
Hel /Shaay
Sarilly
Stibyz
Conner
Juvenile Court
Nantes
A Willam J.T. Sauer
Lexibat
Venjamin Kennedy
W. T Wef
Robert Viiatt
Centralia
Gratiam
Ser Cornelicas Io
Clark
Porry Township
Beast of a Pervert: Trial at Hand in Rahkeh Case
In court, Art Henry Spa an argued for the conviction of Augustus Rahke in a case involving alleged sexual exploitation of a young girl. The prosecutor described Rahke as a moral pervert while detailing the girl’s fragile future and the need for punishment. The case centers on a young girl, her companion, and the alleged abuse linked to a military establishment. The parents are separated, with continued coverage on the next page.
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Art Henry Spain
Autus F. Rahke
Tad
Augustus Rankeensni
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O'Donnell Coal CO
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Washington
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Porky
Uragh
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Ghia
Test
Randolph County
Hertford
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Denison Darder
Welscmer
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