Fire at Indianapolis Abattoir Causes $7000 Loss
A natural gas explosion in the Indianapolis abattoir works near Morris Street caused a $7000 blaze. Workers Harry Temperly and William Thorne were burned, Temperly severely on the face, as they opened a refrigerator door and ignited accumulated gas. Firefighters contained the blaze after two hours. injuries not fatal. Company president Joseph Allerdice estimated losses, not fully insured.
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Indianapolis Abattoir Company
Morris St
Indianapolis
Harry Temperly
Win. Thorne
Pork Department
Temperly
Church-st
Dr. Rutledge
Thorne
Tie
N. Hast St
Joseph Allerdice
Fire destroys Stout wholesale building and damages drug house
A fire at Meridian and Georgia street destroyed a wholesale grocery and damaged the Keifer drug house, causing an estimated loss of $50,000. Geo W Stout established a temporary office above rooms at 34 76 S Meridian. The blaze exposed electrical and structural devastation, with a scaled ice covered debris field and a partially ruined wall between the two buildings. Building and water officials discuss rebuilding needs and pressure.
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Meridian St
Geo. W. Stout
Meridian
Georgiaste
Keifer
Pendergaat
I. A. W. Davis
Water Company
Senator Sherman urges bond plan for free coinage reform
Washington Feb 13 Senator Sherman introduced a substitute to the Jones free coinage bill proposing to issue 3 percent gold bonds to sustain reserves and loan certificates to cover temporary deficits. Senator Vilas offered the administration financial bill which was tabled and a resolution asking the president for bond contract terms was passed.
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Washington
Sherman
Vilas
Administration
Fought a Duel Wounds Socialist Leader Hubbard Paris
Paris February 13 Lieut Canrobert and M Hubbard socialist deputy fought a duel on the outskirts of the city over remarks about the lieutenant s father Hubbard was wounded. Curacao February 18 fire swept the car barns at Sheffield and Wrightwood avenues destroying the buildings with a total loss of 130000 dollars.
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Paris
Lieut. Canrobert
M. Hubbard
House of Deputies
Hubbard
Curcaco
Sheffield
Wrightwood-aves
To Deport Satolli Resolution Introduced in House
Representative Walker an A P A introduced a resolution in the House on Wednesday to deport Satolli. It was referred to the proper committee for consideration.
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Satolli
Ougarra
Wash
Walker
A. P
House
Brinenamton Grocer Chairman Assigns After Bank Failures
David L. Brownson a prominent grocer and president of the two failed banks has assigned. The announcement comes amid the financial collapse affecting local business leaders and banking interests in Brinenamton on February 13. Brownson previously chaired both institutions and now steps back from leadership as creditors assess claims.
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Brinenamton
N. Y
David L. Brownson
Judge Stubs Anger Over Lie Bribe Leads to Workhouse Time
John Breyfogle and his wife were taken to police court in Richmond Ind after arriving from Nebraska to Indianapolis. Judge Stubbs grew enraged when records showed a prior aid request under their name. He warned of consequences, ordered a few days in the workhouse, and advised family support for transportation home.
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John Breyfogle
Union Station
Nebraska
Richmond
Ind
Breyfogle
Indianapolis
Stubbs
Invited to Death in Tennessee Trustee Kills Former Deputy
Crartanooca Tenn Feb 18 A M Womble former deputy of Hamilton County trustee Robert Craig was shot and killed after a quarrel in Craig's Russell House rooms. Womble ran into the hall where Craig fired again as Womble collapsed. Craig then repaired and fired twice more. Womble died within moments. Both men were prominent and the incident caused great excitement.
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Crartanooca
Tenn
Womble
Robert Craig
Hamilton County
Craig
Russell House
Indiana Lincoln league blowout at Masonic hall rallies crowd
The Tuesday event in Masonic hall opened with a brisk speech by Marcus R. Sulzer from Madison advocating Gen Kiarrison as the logical 1806 presidential candidate. Officers elected include Marcus Rosudzer president and J. dd. Wigelius secretary among others. the evening featured a solo by Miss Viola Johnson and talks by Jim Watson and Frank Hanley.
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Indiana Lincoln League
Masonic Hall
Marcus R. Sulzer
Madison
Gen. Kiarrison
Marcus Rosudzer
J. Dd. Wigelius
Tolennpanlls
W. J. Dunlap
A.M. Higgins
Terre Haute
James Statesman
Peru
Ripley
Lodianapolis
Jas
Caskey
Greensburg
Ovh
Tichenor
Prinellu
Viola Johnson
Jim Watson
Frank Hanley
Heirs settle Fraker life insurance suit out of court
In Kansas City on February 183 the heirs of Dr G W Fraker resolved their $41 000 life insurance dispute without trial. The insurer had resisted the claim by arguing the doctor was alive after alleged drowning, but two witnesses’ testimony about his World’s Fair sighting was rejected. The company now concedes Dr Fraker is dead.
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Ivansas City
G.W. Fraker
Fraker
Detective Cylinder Examines Iron Works Vessel
Detective Cylinder of New York reports Morgan from the iron works examined the Gas cogne. A cylinder head failed under 40 pounds pressure during a test to 45 pounds. The vessel is scheduled to sail Wednesday next.
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York
Morgan
Iron Works
Gascogne
Khedive’s favored concubine bears a daughter in harem
In Cairo on February 13 the khedive’s preferred concubine gave birth to a girl in the harem. A boy would have made the child the heir, a prospect now disappointed the ruler.
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Catro
Explosion Burns Beckman Couple in New York
John Beckman and his wife of 121st street suffered serious burns Wednesday morning when a kerosene lamp exploded.
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New York
John Beckman
Reverend W. T. Clemm Dies From Overexertion
Bautrorn reports the death of Rev. W. T. Clemm on February 18 after collapsing while running to catch a train. He was a well known divine.
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Bautrorn
W. T. Clemm
Another Victim Identified in Elbe Tragedy
In Lowestoft on February 18, the body of A. E. Lockhart, another Elbe victim, has been recovered.
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Lowestoft
A. E. Lockhart
City Life and Mission Notes in Local Briefs
Jabeth Cross using alias J D Wood was arrested Tuesday by Constable Sorters at New Ross and taken north Wednesday. He is wanted in Adrian Michigan on charges related to harming a daughter of prominent parents. The Foreign Missionary conference met at First Presbyterian Tuesday with an active if small audience. Rev W S P Bryan of Chicago gave the principal address. Lemon Tonic Laxative 60c at all druggists.
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Jabeth Cross
J. D. Wood
Constable Sorters
New Ross
Adrian
Mich
Foreign Missionary Conference
First Presbyterian Church
W.S. P. Bryan
Chicago
VESSELS STILL AT SEA AND CREWS MISSING
A New York report lists numerous vessels overdue from Jacksonville and nearby ports. The St Augustine crew of 14 remains missing after delays. the pilot boat James Stafford and the Standard barge crew are feared lost. Several schooners and fishing vessels are ashore or submerged near Fire Island and Long Island Sound as searches continue.
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New York
St. Augustine
Jacksonville
James Stafford
Standard Oil Company
Mary Jane Lee
O. M. Marrett
Oak Point
Long Island
Westerkuid
Fire Island
Gloucester Fishing Vestslave
Stafford
Family Hatred in Ging Murder Case Proceeds
Minniavotis Feb 18 The Ging murder case unfolds with testimony showing family feud at core as Adrian Hayward faces murder charges against his brother Larry. Cross examination recalls alleged embezzlement claims, heated exchanges with mother Abs Hayward, and threats, while Adrian denies plans to rob or murder. Court view of his shoes aims to link him to the crime as the prosecution nears completion.
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Minniavotis
Adrian Hayward
Larry
Harry
Adrian
Hian
Absduyward
Attia
D Blixt
Lake Calhoun
Miss Ging
Blixt
Revelations From Ramsey's Death Shocks Illinois Estate
In Feb the death of Rufus Ramsey uncovers massive posthumous claims against his estate. Bondsmen Chicago bankers allege Ramsey stole for seven days in office, with taken sums from 25 000 to 4761 and 10000. due bills frame the loss at 363 589 52. Totals show 468 278 85 in claims against assets likely under 200 000. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised.
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CarLisl E
Rufus Ramsey
Illinois
Thve
Chicago
Henry Wulf
Ramsey
Linder Testifies In Divorce Case About Wife Conduct
In Judge Harvey's room the defendant Linder painted a troubled marriage, recounting his wife Lizzie Claypool Linder's clashes over obedience and family control. He described a vow dispute, furniture shopping scenes with Mrs. Claypool, moths blamed for carpet damage, insults from relatives, and disputes over tobacco use with Lizzie mocking him as an "old tobacco chewer."
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Linder
Harvey
Hillary
Claypool
Jenckes
Jie
Aortune Teller
Iris
Indianapolis
Miss Claypool
Jim
Mia
Mrs. Claypool
Martinsville Lawyer to Lead School Board Inquiry
A Martinsville lawyer, Win T. Brown, will serve as attorney for the school board investigating committee. The choice, announced by Chairman Moore, follows strong local support. Brown is described as experienced, articulate, and a tough cross examiner, with past roles as county prosecutor and partner of Judge Vinson Carter. He will attend Wednesday night’s session with no witnesses to be examined.
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Win
T. Brown
Vinson Carter
School
Moore
Indianapolis
Sawyer Brown
Marion County
Tenry Spaan
Annie Wagner
Vancer Block
Brown
Lemon Tonic Laxative and Baking Powder Ad
An old newspaper fragment promotes Lemon Tonic Laxative priced 60 cents and 50 cents at druggists, alongside Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder boasting a World’s Fair medal and diploma.
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Dr. Price’s
Senators Drift Through Quiet Session In Lethargy
An observer notes a dull senate session with little activity. Col Wier of LaPorte and Martin Stenger of Michigan City arrive, exchanging greetings with Sen McLean. The body rejects Peeledonian Sellers' election amendment and a Shiveley bill on deposition procedures also fails.
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Senate
Col. Wier
Laporte
House
dfcLean
Martin Stenger
Michigan City
Shiveley
Scathing Words By Rep Walker On Treasury Bond Deal
In PherospeLpina on February 13 Congressman J H Walker of Massachusetts spoke at a Young Men’s Republican Club banquet denouncing Cleveland and Carlisle. He attacked a $60,000,000 bond contract at 6 percent, urged impeachment of those in power, and accused officials of secrecy before the Ways and Means Committee. He claimed bonds could have been sold much cheaper with honesty and good faith.
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PherospeLpina
Young Men’s Republican Club
J. H. Walker
Massachusetts
Ways and Means Committee
Cleveland
Carlisle
Ways and Means
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Wei Tai Wei Surrenders to Japan and Tokyo Peace Terms
London reports Wei Tai Wei surrendered to the Japanese after 4 30 p m Wednesday afternoon confirming the event as authentic. In Bern the Cologne Gazette cites Japanese sources saying peace overtures will wait until Pekin is captured with Japan seeking control of Corea the Liautung peninsula and Port Arthur plus monetary indemnity.
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London
Bern
Cologne
Pekin
Japan
Corea
Lian Tung
Port Arthur
Briar-root hunt thrills crowd at society circus
A Tuesday night feature wowed the audience with a wild Briar-root hunt parody. An equestrian youth rode madly around the ring, a stuffed coon on a rope in front of the pack as he dodged the pursuing hounds. The stunt eclipsed Bert Adams efforts to mimic a famed bareback rider.
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Bert Adams
Madam Dekack-i-ack
Pope ill promises renewed health concerns
WIRE WHISPERS report notes the pope is again ill. McKinley stirred crowds in Rochester on Wednesday. A Meadville natural gas explosion killed one and left three injured. August Wolf, key witness in St. Louis election fraud, has vanished with foul play feared. A Commons motion in London sought suspension of sentences for Irish dynamiters.
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McKinley
Rochester
N. Y
Meadsville
August Wolf
St. Louis
House of Commons
London
New Federal Ruling Targets Bank Directors in Fraud Case
Judge Baker in Indiana federal court remands the case of Wm. B. Prescott for the International Typographical Union against Theodore P. Haughney and others of the Indianapolis National Bank. The ruling holds bank directors responsible for fraudulent statements affecting deposits, establishing a new federal rule and marking the first time such a suit against national bank directors advanced in federal court. The decision rejects shielding officers by office duties and emphasizes honesty and accountability in bank reporting.
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Indiana
Baker
United States Court
Wm. B. Prescott
International Typographical Union
Theodore P. Haughey
Indianapolis National Bank
Wwent
Sewis
W. WV. Rooker
Miller, Winter & Elam
Baker & Daniels
Hawkins & Smith
A. J. Beveridge
Duncan & Smith
Martinsville
Andrew du Shane
South Bend
Winters
Superior Court
United States
National Bank
Flreem
Tae Sun
Gold brick swindle suspect Parker held in Richmond
Governor Matthews is urged to issue a requisition for Thos Parker now under arrest in Richmond charged with operating a gold brick swindle. Parker allegedly conned in ten states, netting $105000, while Jas Johnson of Marion Indiana seeks his transfer for identification over a $7500 theft claim.
Amusements at Englishs and Grand offer varied attractions
The Park presents Fabio Romani a strong melodrama with Naples eruption effects and living pictures. Liliputians perform Itumpty Dumpty up to date with Kaleb the nine foot giant and a trained pig. The Grand features Oliver Twist next week with Eliza Proctor Otis as Nancy Sikes and Chas Barron as Bill Sikes, supported by twelve elaborate London sets.
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Fabio Romani
Naples
Vesuvius
Liliputians
Itumpty Dumpty
Franz Ebert
Kaleb
Oliver Twist
Eliza Proctor Otis
Nancy Sikes
the Grand
Miss Otis
Indianapolis
Chas Barron
Bill Sikes
Wm. Mestayer
Bumble
London
London Bridge
Sikes
Lemon Tonic Laxative Ad Promotes Remedies and Awards
An old newspaper snippet advertises Lemon Tonic Laxative at 50 cents and 60 cents across druggists. It also mentions Wind’s Elder’s, Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder winning a Gold Medal at Midwinter Fais in San Francisco.
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Winds Elder's
Dr. Price
San Francisco
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