Indianapolis to Build Major New Electric Car Factory
L. S. Dow leads formation of a large Indianapolis plant to produce eight electric automobile designs and other electrical goods. The site will include a 350 by 75 foot two story main building, 200 skilled workers, centralized power, and complete daylighted interiors. Incorporators plan articles of association within 90 days and temporary quarters will be set up next week.
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S. Dow
Waverley
American Bicycle Company
Bicycle Trust
Philip Goetz
Indiana Bicycle Company
Dow
Indiana Bicycle Plant
J. S. Conwell
C. F. Smith
the Trust
Rumors on Democratic Gate for State Leadership Amidland Power Moves
Joseph Reilly disclaims candidacy for state secretary and doubts any offer. Dialogue covers Landis Olney as possible nominee to defeat Bryan with German Maryland options. Democrats look to form a state ticket as Republicans near their convention while Populists mock both parties and tease a potential split.
State Officials Convene Over Col Thompson Death
Nearly all state officers met in the governor's parlors on Saturday morning to plan action after Col R W Thompson's death. They voted to attend his funeral as a body in Terre Haute on Monday afternoon and depart on the Vandalia at 7 15 a m. A committee of Gov Mount W H Hart Judge Wiley John B Conner and Charles E Wesson was named to draft resolutions.
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Col
R. W. Thompson
Terre Haute
Gov. Mount
Judge Wiley
John B. Conner
Charles E. Wesson
Peculiar Ruling On Publishing Liquor Dealer Names
Internal revenue collector A. E. Nowlin of the Indiana district informs Deputy Charles Witthoff that liquor dealer names must not be published. He warns many prosecutions could arise and government complications may follow.
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A. E. Nowlin
Lawrenceburg
Internal Revenue
Indiana
Charles Witthoff
Nowlin
Election of Commercial Club directors set for Monday
Voting machines will be used Monday from 10 a m to 4 p m for the election of directors of the Commercial Club. The annual business meeting follows Monday evening and will be followed by a smoker.
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Commercial Club
Man Quiets Drink Spree at Prospect Saloon
William McCarty entered a Prospect Street saloon on Virginia Avenue, drew a revolver, and ordered two drinks. Judge Daly sentenced him to 33 days in the workhouse for the disturbance.
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William McCarty
Prospect St
Virginia-ave
Bedford buff stone company capital stock raised
Incorporated notices show Bedford buff stone company with capital stock of 30 000 in Jackson county loan and trust company Seymour records and Standard washboard company Eaton increasing capital stock from 25 000 to La.
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Bedford Buff Stone Company
Jackson County Loan and Trust Company
Seymour
Standard Washboard Company
Eaton
Cautionary Ad Claims Quick Cure for Cold
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with a laxative and quinine tablets. It claims a refund if the remedy fails and notes Grove's signature on each box.
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Grove
Was He Poisoned Kemp Scott Dies Mysteriously
Kemp Scott colored 52 died at his niece Annie Davis's home 2835 Northwestern Ave after a Friday afternoon. He had drunk heavily since Monday after drawing a pension of 36 dollars. He claimed before dying he had been poisoned and named “Carrie” as the culprit. An autopsy found no poison in the stomach, but results were inconclusive. Annie Davis suspects murder and Co. M. C. Willis will handle the body.
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Kemp Scott
Annie Davis
Northwestern-ave
Scott
Carrie
Co. M. C. Willis
Deepest Ocean Soundings Reported by Nero
The cable sounding ship Nero arrived in Honolulu from Manila and Guam on January 23 and recorded the deepest ocean soundings yet, measuring a vast area with depths of 5 260 fathoms about 260 fathoms deeper than prior records.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Nero
Manila
Guam
Willard Sentenced to Forty Days and Fine
E H Willard and his protege James Rogers Timlin faced court action with Willard sent to the works for 40 days and fined five by Judge Daly. The case involved an investment business and petit larceny charges. A sentence suggests possible transfer to Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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E. H. Willard
James Rogers Timlin
Daly
Wilard
Milwaukee
Wisc
British retreat in Natal reports delayed dispatch
London reports Buller has fallen back to the south bank of the Tugela after heavy Boer fire from a 100 pound Long Tom. Vaal Krantz evacuation began, and British guns could not reply effectively. The cabinet discussed a telegram from Gen. Buller not yet public.
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London
Frere River
Tugela
Vaal Krantz
Molen Drift
Zwart’s Hop
Buller
Bulter
Spearman
Frere
Vaalkrantz
Ladysmith
Natal
Orange Free State
Roberts
Filipino Junta Leader Sees Philippines War Ongoing
Senor Lopez of the Filipino junta told our correspondent that the war in the Philippines is far from over. Aguinaldo's forces are in a stronger position than ever, and his war chest has been augmented from a source that will astonish the Washington administration.
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London
Senor Lopez
Aguinaldo
Washington Administration
Child Burned While Handling Wood in Robe
A 1 year old boy Roy suffered severe burns on his right hand chin and throat when his robe caught fire as he added wood to a stove. His quick removal of the robe prevented fatal injuries. His mother Mrs Albertson was briefly out of the house at 2921 N New Jersey St when the incident occurred.
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Albertson
New Jersey St
Roy
Judge Rules Against Luella Coleman in Hotel Elevator Suit
Judge McMaster entered judgment for Interstate hotel company in a $500 damages suit by Luella Coleman a colored hairdresser who claimed denial of elevator access at English's hotel run by Interstate. The company demurred arguing she was not a guest and had right to refuse. The court sustained the demurrer and Coleman refused to plead further.
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McMaster
Interstate Hotel’ Company
Luella Coleman
Interstate Company
Two Important Cases Delayed By Grand Jury Impacts
Prosecutor Pugh aims to bring the Dr. Fletcher trial by the end of the month but it now seems unlikely before next month. The Wayman White case awaits a grand jury before scheduling, likely opening late next week as grand jury work slows criminal court matters.
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Pugh
Wayman
Secret meeting on patrolmen reinstatement plans
Mayor Taggart city attorney Kern and the Board of Safety held a private Saturday session to map out a program concerning the reinstatement of discharged patrolmen.
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Taggart
Kern
Board of Safety
Relief drive for famine in India urged by Indianapolis Board of Trade
The relief committee of the Indianapolis Board of Trade chaired by W. T. Malott invites donations for famine sufferers in India. They seek grain canned and dried fruits gingham calico muslin and blankets as well as money. Contributions may be sent to room 36 Board of Trade.
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Indianapolis Board of Trade
W. T. Malott
India
Board of Trade
Marion clubball committee plans lavish out of town attendance
The Marion club ball committee says more out of town people than usual will attend. The hall will be elaborately decorated on Thursday night with the ceiling covered in national colors intertwined with southern smilax. A concert program will be rendered before the dances.
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Marion
Ugsual
Woman Fined In Police Court For Chewing Finger
Flora Hamilton of Minervast. was fined $1 in police court Saturday for chewing Mrs. Bessie Fields' finger. Fields reported his wife’s fingers were swollen and his wife’s rings had to be sawed off.
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Flora Hamilton
Minervast
Bessie Fields
Dedication Set for Modern Woodmen Hall at Udell and Clifton
Park camp 6604 Modern Woodmen of America will dedicate its newly furnished hall at Udell and Clifton streets on Wednesday evening February 14 at 2 45. A musical program will be given.
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Modern Woodmen of America
Udell and
Clifton-sts
Advertising Court Ruling Involving Reuben Grue
In a police court on Sunday, Reuben Grue testified that he was not drunk. The judge released him after a prior Saturday claim about giving ten dollar bills to a person during feeding. The fragmentary notes indicate expnsive advertising and phrases about the judge and Reub.
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Reuben Grue
Reub
For Sale New Residence on North Meridian Et
A seller offers a new modern twelve room residence on North Meridian Street. The notice indicates a brief sale period with intent to list the property and invites inquiries for details and showing dates.
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North Meridian
Saeteston A
Paris Celebrates Boer Victories With Street Festivities
Paris marked the Boer news with a festive night as street musicians praised the Boers and criticized Britain. Cartoons mock Queen Victoria and Colonial Secretary Chamberlain were widely displayed.
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Paris
Chamberlain
German Emperor Discusses Possible Intervention in Boer War
Berlin reports claim Emperor William spoke with Sir Frank Lascelles about friendly intervention in the Boer War. The Kaiser visited the British embassy twice while dining with Count von Buelow, amid speculation that mediation could shorten the conflict.
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London
Berlin
William
Germany
Frank Lascelles
Count von Buelow
England
Dr. Leyds
South Africa
Frere Camp Report Says Forces Try Flank On Butler
A Frere Camp message dated Friday states that forces north of the Tugela are moving and appear to be attempting a flank maneuver against Butler. The report notes the action as part of ongoing operations near Bulter in the region.
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London
Frere
Divorce judge grants Hilton divorce from Sallie in Indianapolis
Judge Carter, on Saturday, granted B. Hilton a divorce from Sallie E. Hilton. Hilton came to Indianapolis to work after vetted care. The proceedings also mention Mamie Schonneker and Edwin W. in related divorce notices.
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Carter
Jefferson
B. Hilton
Sallie
Hilton
Indianapolis
Mamie-immora
L- Schonneker
Edwin W
Fighting The Slate In Pike County Sought By Farmers
Farmers of Pike township lead a revolt against Thom Spafford for district 3 commissioner citing district geography and his city residence in Haughville. They back Tolbert R. Moore a farmer from near Traderg Point who pledges one term. Wayne residents Henry Harding and district tenure draw criticism as part of the contest.
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Pikes Township
Thomas Spafford
Tolbert R. Moore
Richmond
Spafford
Wayne
Haughville
Indianapolis
Henry Harding
Moore
Traderg Point
Doxey House Refuses Accommodations to Booker T. Washington
In Anderson Indiana on February 10 a sensational incident involved C P Jack owner of the Doxey house leading hotel denying lodging to Booker T Washington ahead of a Lincoln league meeting. Dr S A Furniss colored Republican official suggested a boycott and urged action against the hotel.
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S.A. Furniss
Republican County Executive Committee
Doxey Hotel
Wallace Sherwood Beset by Cash Promise for LA World Presidency
Wallace Sherwood, a local LAW consul, says he will not actively canvass and is in the hands of the boys. New York backing favors the candidate promising to loan 5000 to the New York division to clear debts. Conway Sims of Maryland is the only candidate so far to pledge this loan, boosting his prospects. Herbert W. Foltz of Indianapolis, the general secretary, is reported to be friendly to Sherwood.
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Reilly
Democratic State Committee
Richard Olney
Bryan
Olney
West
Maryland
Wallace Sherwood
New York
Conway Sims
Herbert W. Foltz
Indianapolis
Sherwood
Lincoln’s birthday plans and city notes from life section
John Clegg faces trial for striking William Iickey with a brick bat Friday. James Duffy, 46, injured at work on a street car project. Missing Jasper Fatt reappears after overnight stay. About 75 percent of Indiana schools to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday. not compulsory. Sophia Lyon discusses student volunteer movement at Butler. Indianapolis infantry to attend Volunteer Kelley funeral. Mary Parsons discharged after housebreaking case. Mrs Fish of Sharon Mass arranges transport for son’s release. Gov Mount to Washington Feb 21 for centennial celebrations. Detective Gerber travels to Anderson over grand larceny case involving Maggie Riley and diamond stud. Harry Lindsey guilty of receiving stolen item.
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James Duffy
West-st
Jasper Fatt
E. Market St
Peice
Indiana
Lincoln
Sophia‘ Lyon
Butler
Indianapoli Nght Infantry
Kelley
Mary Parsons
Nathan Blackwell
Fish
Sharon
Mass
Lawrence Comey
Quicely
Kentucky
Mount
Washington
Congress
District of Columbia
Gerber
Anderson
Maggie Riley
Mike. Wells
Harry Lindsey
K P Tribunal Ends in Deadlock Over Past Grand Chancellor Title
The supreme tribunal of the K P at Denison adjourned in a two to two deadlock over Frank Barry’s claim to the title of past grand chancellor. Barry, elected by state officers to succeed a resigning grand chancellor, argues he is entitled as a past grand chancellor though not elected.
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Supreme Trbunal
K. of P
Denison
Maurday
Frank Barry
Barry
Wisconsin
Supreme Lodge
Wm. L. Seism
Kansas
Supreme Tribunal
Seism
Order
Supreme Edge
John A. Hinmsey
Chicago
Board of Control
Boston
Pugh Declines Re nomination Amid Pressure From Friends
Prosecuting attorney Pugh states he will not seek re nomination despite persistent pressure from friends. He cites his court duties as leaving no time for campaigning and says the decision remains final though framed as a very difficult matter to resist.
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Pugh
Mr. Pugh
Weather forecast for Indianapolis weekend period
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 26 hours to 8 p m February 11. Generally cloudy with possible showers Saturday night and Sunday. Temperature at 7 a m is 27 degrees. Readings at noon and 2 p m show 36 degrees and rising.
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Indianapolis
Weather shifts as storm moves inland and cold snap grows
The forecaster notes the northwest storm area has moved over us and dissolved southward. Temperatures fall 10 to 20 degrees toward the Atlantic seaboard while the northwest region shows readings rising 10 to 58 degrees across stations.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Notable Farreaching Headlines From A Fragmented Atlantic Ledger
Seventy small-pox cases reported in Minneapolis. Troops in Martinique kill nine miners. Denmark reluctant to sell the Danish West Indies. Plague waning in Honolulu and city cleanliness proclaimed. Dynamite explosion kills G W Cress and Gus Leach near Hillsworth Georgia. Porch climbers steal jewelry worth $1,000 from Mrs A B Sturm Chicago. Will Gibson hanged at Birmingham Alabama for killing Officer Warneck. Frank Spencer, a noted crook, slain by lawyer Barmm Chicago. Milford Barclay Somerset Kentucky under arrest for wife murder. Mutiny among Setwanese troops at Ondurman grows serious. Former Gov Wolcott of Massachusetts declines Philippines commission appointment. Tornado hits Custer Oklahoma City wrecks four buildings, kills James Abney and wife. Three Gilbert children die burned in Wayne North Carolina. Philadelphia raises $26,000 in 26 days toward $100,000 Republican convention goal. Chicago robber robs Mrs Mary Burk in saloon, pistol discharged.
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Martinique
Denmark
Barmm
Chicago
Milford Barclay
Somerset
Wolcott
Massachusetts
Philippines
Custer
O. C
James Abney
John Gilbert
Wayne
N.C
Philadelphia
Frankfort Peace Conference Breaks Down in Kentucky
A night session failed to secure a treaty as Gov. Taylor refused immediate terms. Republicans and a Louisville conference attempt to rally support, adopting a resolution endorsing Taylor’s leadership despite the impasse and ongoing reconvening plans.
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Taylor
Len
Taylor Sould
Nist
Isville
Tepos
Fidence
Kentucky political struggle over peace agreement in 1908
Frankfort reports detail Governor Taylor pressuring and fighting within the Republican and Democratic parties over a peace agreement. Wires to Senators Jolly and Franks reveal factional splits as Taylor weighs signing against party leaders. Publicans push for a strong stance while Democrats press for settlement amid court involvement.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Taylor
Belier
London
Collier’s
Jolly
Franks
Owensboro
Adstelier
Taylor T
Rep
Aagen. Dickson
Bee
Paytor
John W. Barr
David Fairleigh Lindsay
Mos Publicans
Tion
Sam J
Roberts
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English
Marion Club
Jack
L. A. W. Presidency
City Life
John Clegg
William Iickey
K.P. Tribunal
Minneapolis
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