Kicked the Bucket Indianapolis Dispatch Ends
The Indianapolis Dispatch ceased Monday afternoon after a brief run of nearly three months hampered by hard times and a severe winter. Proprietors Templeton and Rappaport suspended operations. business manager Mrs Templeton cited unsustainable finances and the inability to continue the venture. Bookkeeper Brown echoed the same reason. Templeton reportedly invested a substantial sum though expenses remained light.
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Indianapolis Dispatch
Templeton
Rappaport
Brown
Thirty Lives Lost in Philadelphia Collision At Sea
Feb 12 report says at least 80 men drowned or froze to death after a collision between two unknown schooners near Vive Fathom light-ship during last week’s storm. Two sunken schooners reported by the steamship Algun rowin gaaae. A disabled vessel towed by a three-masted steamship with two-masted companion sighted near Chadwick life-saving station.
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Philadelphia
Chadwick
Woman Nearly Freezes Her Child in Woodhouse Rescue
In Circleville Ohio on February 12 Mrs Nancy Ford and her infant were found in a woodhouse at Breastorm Ionday nearly frozen to death. The mother shed nearly all clothing to shield her child. both feet and legs were frostbitten and may require amputation. They were taken to the county infirmary for care.
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Circleville
Nancy Ford
Breastorm
Ionday
Missing man feared murdered after Brooklyn striker job
Hartford Feb 12 Red C Flint, who left Hartford to take a striker's post in Brooklyn, was captured by strikers for several days, escaped, and has not been heard from since. His family fears his body was disposed of and that he was killed.
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HartFord
Conn
Red C. Flint
Brooklyn
Duel death shocks Argentina as Sarmiento’s son dies
News from Buenos Aires reports a fatal duel between the son of the late President Sarmiento and Dr. Lucio Lopez, the bank examiner. The republic’s excitement mirrors the Hamilton Burr period in American history, signaling a major national uproar.
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Washington
Sarmiento
Lucio Lopez
Burr
Hamilton
Explosion kills three workers near canal camp
A dynamite blast on the drainage canal near Qually Bros camp on Tuesday morning killed three workmen and fatally injured one. The victims were horribly mangled in the explosion, according to journal reports.
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Jour, UL
Qually Bros
Deaf barber Andrew L Gross case postponed label
The trial of Andrew L Gross a deaf W Washington street barber charged with criminally assaulting Myrtle Russle a young girl has been postponed to Thursday so the plaintiff may appear in court She is reported to be suffering brutal injuries.
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Andrew L. Gross
W. Washington St
Myrtle Russle
Fire destroys four story brick block in Burrao
A four story brick block at 10 to 16 Lockst in Burrao was gutted by fire Tuesday morning, affecting several manufacturing firms. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Burrao
English syndicate to buy Elgin and Waltham watch plants
A reported English syndicate has concluded negotiations to acquire the Elgin and Waltham watch factories for about 10 million dollars. In another item, Syracuse officials face a corruption probe as Speaker Fish is authorized to appoint a special committee to investigate alleged irregularities.
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Waltham Watch
Aupany
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Fish
Syracuse
Ice Crashes Barques on Thames. Traffic Stopped
Ice on the Thames halts traffic as several barges are crushed. Weather forecast for Indiana predicts slightly warmer, fair conditions up to 8 p.m. February 13.
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Thames
Loxpon
Indiana
Gold Back, Lonney Returns Sailor’s Stolen Treasure
The Majestic sailed Wednesday with 740 pounds of gold destined for New York. Officials report the shipment reappears after a long absence, prompting renewed security measures aboard the vessel and at port facilities.
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Lonney
Majestic
New York
Witness recounts Linder marriage troubles in divorce case
Mrs. Elizabeth Linder sues William E. Linder, with witness Mrs. Joseph Jenckes describing marital strain over tea Sundays at Claypool’s, kissing, and drinking rumors. Linder testifies about bridal travels in Washington and New York, tobacco use, and disputes over bargain counters and gifts. Judge Harvey presides as testimony unfolds.
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Jenckes
Elizabeth Linder
William E. Linder
Walker
Linders
Lulu Ward
Mrs. Jenckes
Linder
New York
Boston
Burglar Steals 120000 In Notes From Lumber Firm
In Pirrsspore Kansas on Monday night the Long Distance Bell Lumber Company safe was broken into and $120,000 in notes and mortgages stolen. No clues have been found to identify the thieves.
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Kas
Bell Lumber Company
Gov McKinley Visits Albany for Lincoln Dinner and GOP Rally
Setting His Pins. At Bany, Feb. 12. Gov. McKinley arrived Tuesday morning and breakfasted with Gov. Morton at the executive mansion. He visited the legislature, spoke at Lincoln dinner, and planned a Republican gathering in Rochester on Wednesday.
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Gov. McKinley
Gov. Morton
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Lincoln
Rochester
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Wins Fair Medals
The World's Fair awarded Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder the highest medal and diploma, recognizing its quality and superior performance among competing baking powder brands. The award highlights the product's popularity and trust among consumers worldwide.
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Dr. Price
City Officials Face Possible Changes in Board of Works
Tur Sen asks about resignations and firings among city leaders. Officials say nothing certain is planned. The Board of Works controls the street commissioner and engineer appointees, with no moves on changes at present.
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Tur Sen
Guese
Fisher Lable
Washington Secretaries and Finance Panel Weigh Silver Coinage
Secretary Carlisle testified to the Ways and Means Committee on a gold bond contract as the Senate Finance Committee moved to report the ninth section of the Jones bill granting unrestricted silver coinage seigniorage. The vote was six to five, with Carlisle meeting Allison after the hearing, while Belmont in New York said bankers promise not to drain treasury funds immediately and that the syndicate expects lower profits on the current issue.
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Carlisle
Committee On Ways and Means
Senate Finance Committee
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Prestay
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Allison
Springer
Ways and Means Committee
New York
dAugust Belmont
Canada
England
Strike Looms as Cigarmarkers Set HQ on Washington St
The cigarmarkers' union has established headquarters on the third floor over Jank Rankin's saloon at 4 Washington Street to receive hourly reports on the lockout at Andrew Steffen's shop. They do not anticipate a strike but prepare for possible events. A press statement outlines union difficulties with Andrew Stetien.
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Jank Rankin
Washington-st
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Andrew Stetien
Gale News From Cape Breton Tidal Wave Damage
News from the Gale reports a great tidal wave causing extensive damage at New Jlaven and Lugonish with 36 hours of gale from Tuesday. Boat houses stores and fish houses were swept away and coast damage is described as unprecedented. No mails have arrived since February 2.
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Cape Breton
New Jlaven
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Hamburg American Line to Start Cherbourg France Service
Hamprene reports the Hamburg American steamship line plans to extend its service to France in spring, adding a Cherbourg stop and opening a new France route.
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France
Cherbourg
City Life Glimpse of Local Figures and Movements
A. C. Dailey the new state auditor appears in a humorous profile noting his large head and broad shoulders. Col. Myron King hurries from the governor's office to a fire scene, catching a cold. Frank Moses moves to northwest cigarmakers organizing work with the International union. President Swain of Indiana University dominates the legislature as a familiar, cigar abstainer.
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Col
Myron King
Frank Moses
International Union of
Local Trade Ad Offers Cement Pumps and Book Supplies
An advertising notice lists Lesky Cisterss cleaned and cemented 1.50 pumps at factory prices. It mentions F. 1, Butta, 133 Mmdiaza and a phone number 1791. Also promotes a full line of Book Ceser at Win. L. Elder's.
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Lesky Cisterss
Win. L. Elder's
Law to ban football on Sundays advances in the house
A contentious bill led by Andrew Jackson Stakebrake to prohibit football and baseball on Sundays moves toward third reading amid spirited debate. Rep Williams defended the game while Melendy proposed adding croquet, but the amendment failed. Miller and Bowers contested for a seat as party reports shaped the vote, with Miller prevailing 45 to 41 amid cheers. Shiveley clashed with Haggard over caucus boards, and action on an exemption bill continued without a decision. The senate passed Kerns bill to force Big Four rail alignment at Haughville as lawmakers tackled a busy agenda.
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Backwood
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Posey
Andrew Jackson
Melendy
Stakebrake
Miller
Francis Miller
Dearborn County
Bowers
Elections Committee
Merritt
House
A. J. Stakebake
Senate
Kern
Haughville
Senate Session Sheds Light On Haircuts And Lobbyists
The Senate on Tuesday featured many shaved heads as members arrived in trimmed style. Lobbyists swarmed the chamber while Lieut. Gov Nye moved to clear aisles and a boiler inspector bill died for lack of a constitutional majority. Senator Parker sought excusal from an investigating committee amid alleged persecution claims. The bearded editor Wageard and John H. Jack from Lafayette face a $568.59 payment in Port Wayne as the investigation begins Friday.
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Parker
Alex. Johnson
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Wageard
Lafayette
John H. Jack
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Union Station Shelter Tale of a Starving Family
A starving Nebraska family found at Union Station amid a Tuesday storm was sheltered by police. John Prytogle and his wife, with four children aged from four, endured cold and hunger as officers arranged care and planned transport to Richmond, Indiana, seeking aid through township trustees. Prytogle spoke of lifelong poverty and repeated misfortune, hoping for relief by next day.
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Vscn
John Pryfogle
Pyytogle
Elstein
Union Station
Gibson
Richmond
General Tai Commits Suicide Amid Desertion
A Chinese general Tai killed himself on Monday citing desertion by subordinate officers. General Oyama reports on February 8 that forts Lin Kung Tao and Whit Tam were shelled and Chinese forces driven back. Sraneuar Pob.12 Chinese peace envoys return after learning Japan would not treat due to insufficient power.
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Miss Grace Pugh of the 400 Taken by Police
Grace Pugh a 24 year old socialite from an affluent circle was found wandering in the street early Tuesday. She was without hat or coat and behaved oddly, with her parents blaming dementia. The incident stirred chatter among New York’s upper crust.
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New York
Grace Pugh
Town in Harrow Ontario Burns Threatening Fire
A message from Harrow Ont reporting a fire in progress. Ten buildings have been destroyed and there are many narrow escapes as the town battles a spreading blaze.
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Durtard
Harrow
Ont
Died of injuries in switch engine accident at yards
Richard Matchett, the man crushed in the Big Four yards by a switch engine a few days earlier, died at St Vincent's hospital on Tuesday from his injuries.
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Richard Matchett
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Vincennes Representative Robbed After Night Out in Denison Saloon
Representative E. M. Willoughby of Vincennes recalls a Saturday night misadventure ending with two assailants in an alley. They robbed him of $25 and a gold-filled watch after he played a penny in the slot machine at the Howe near Market and Illinois. He was left in Ollie Lanham’s yard, found by Abe Goodall and Miller, and helped to his room at the Denison. The incident fuels his belief in the Nicholson bill's merit.
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Vincennes
Denison
Howe
Market
Illinois
Market St
the Denison
Jim
Weis
Denied in Toto Winnie Smith new trial hearing opens
The case for a new trial for Winnie Smith opened Monday with testimony on juror incompetency. Walter Barr and Gary Sinclair testified they heard Hezekiah Jones say Smith ought to be hanged after the murder. W R Miller said Louis Thieme claimed he was unfit to serve due to desire to hang Smith. Bailiff Royster testified Thieme spoke to no one after selection. Both jurors denied the accusations. Argument on legal points began and continued Tuesday morning.
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Winnie Smith
Louis Thieme
Hezekiah Jones
Walter Barr
Gary Sinclair
Jones
Smith
Royster
Thieme
Miller
Hawaiian Exiles Sue Canadian Steamship Co.
A trio of Hawaiian exiles filed suit in Vancouver on February 12 against the Canadian Steamship Company for forcibly removing them from Hawaii. The action seeks redress for alleged abduction and unlawful transport by the company system across territorial waters.
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Canadian Steamship Company
Vancouver
Lillian Lewis Stars in Cleopatra at the Grand
Monday night a strong Grand Theatre showing featured Lillian Lewis as Cleopatra in a good if uneven production. William WhMPHrey as Anthony delivers capable performance with some overdone delivery, while Fanny Barry Sprague as Charmian earns praise. Scenic triumphs include Nile vistas, pyramids, Isis chants, Actium tableaux, and the climactic storm scene.
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Lillian Lewis
Cleopatra
Miss Lewis
Egypt
Mark Anthony
Rome
Shakespere
Anthony
Whmphrey
Hamlet
Fanny Barry Sprague
Charmian
Nile
Isis
Actium
Magnesia and Cream Baking Powder Awards
Advert says Magnesia in bottle form with registered trademark label offers first premium quality and smaller dose. Also notes Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder awarded a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
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Dr. Price
San Fransiese
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