Indiana News Roundup From ILOKOMO Feb 14
A fragmented Indiana dispatch reports amid a string of local notes. Sergeant Mirlo Harlan returns from Manila with a thigh wound and dies at his grandmother’s home. his widow travels to the cemetery with their baby, leading to a tense military confrontation. Other items include a toast pending at Noblesville, telecommunication talks in Terre Haute, a Flora school teaching exit from the town, and various court, health, and community notes across Martinsville, Shelby County, and beyond.
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Ilokomo
Ind
Mirlo Harlan
Manila
Hallan
Earlham Pleased by State College Athletic Harmony
Earlham College expresses satisfaction over a peaceful settlement of a statewide college athletics dispute. The plan aims for a higher standard and improved facilities, with fundraising underway to enhance baseball, football, tennis, and track at an institution with top facilities in the state. The Indiana diocese Woman's Auxiliary met in Richmond with Rev H F Cook addressing attendees from Indianapolis and other southern cities.
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Richmond
Ind
Ratlham College
Woman's Auxiliary of
Indiana
Episcopal Church
Milwaukee manager arrives for Richmond practice season
Connie Mack, manager of the Milwaukee club, arrived in Richmond Ind to arrange two weeks of spring training beginning April 1 and signed about 15 players. Henry Pruden of Eaton and Richmond electro line is here seeking a franchise. Mrs Samuel B Wiggins, a local figure, is mentioned in this community report.
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Richmond
Ind
Connie Mack
Milwaukee
Henry Pruden
Yayton
Eaton
Richmond Electro
Samuel B. Wiggins
Fire destroys New Maysville post office and store
The Greencastle Indiana post office at New Maysville burned on Wednesday morning, destroying all government supplies and equipment. An adjoining store also burned. Officials say the blaze was caused by mice or matches. the post office was a fourth class facility.
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New Maysville
Son Dies After Traveling From California to Father’s Funeral
In Lebanon Indiana a pioneer Jas Sims died of lung trouble. His son Charles, who had come from California to attend the funeral, contracted the disease and also died. The family has been summoned.
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Lebanon
Ind
Jas. Sims
Charles
California
County Fair Prep Brings Premium Changes in Henry County
Henry County Fair Association announces changes for next year including no entrance fee for exhibits and a deduction from winnings. The premiums list has been reviewed and $1,000 appropriated to fund creed.
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New Castle
Ind
Henry County Fair Association
Creed
Cambridge City Booming With New Industry
Cambridge City experiences growth as The Standard Manufacturing Company of Knightstown relocates, adding 12,000 square feet of space. The Dublin crail works also moves in and plans a 440 by 200 foot building to employ 50 men.
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Cambridge City
Ind
Standard Manufacturing Company
Knightstown
Dublin Crail Works
Mixed local items note drownings, votes and unions
The fragment lists several items from towns across Indiana. Missing person Cora Lock of Laporte, a suicide in Rising Sun, a Greenfield man bitten by a horse, divorce for Ophia Taylor of Laporte, and political and civic notes in multiple cities including Muncie, Terre Haute, Tipton, Crawfordsville, Franklin, Anderson, Kokomo, and Marion.
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Terre Haute
America
Tipton
Crawfordsville
Ben-Hur
Franklin
Joseph Henderson
Greenfield
George McDowell
Rising Sun
Walter Cretcher
Warsaw
Porto Rico
Treaty fate unsettled on Nicaragua canal question
Washington February 14 with fate of the Nicaragua canal treaty in doubt. Senator Davis predicts ratification while strong opposition vows defeat. Some European governments praise the Hay-Pauncefote terms and Britain may not object to U S control of the canal in wartime, boosting passage prospects.
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Washington
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Editorial Advice Urges McKinley Withdraw Hay Pauncefote Pact
A New York Sun editorial urges John Hay to withdraw the Hay Pauncefote treaty. It argues the State Department should avoid further discussion that could harm national interests and McKinley’s renomination prospects.
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New
Wm. McKinley
Miles Favors American Control of Nicaraguan Canal
Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles submits an opinion in the Independent arguing the canal should be government controlled for political and commercial reasons and especially for military and naval use. He contends protection and use should be under U S authority for war purposes.
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Miles
New York
Nelson A. Miles
Nicaraguan Canal
Reading Railroad to be investigated for alleged worker dismissals
The industrial commission will probe claims that the Philadelphia and Reading railroad discharged workers for belonging to the Brotherhood of Trainmen. It will also examine ties to the eastern Pennsylvania coal industry and alleged price manipulation during coal car shortages.
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Reading
Washington
Industrial Commission
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Brotherhood of
Reading Railroad
Anthracite ‘Coal Trust
Pennsylvania
Patriotic sisterhood to host Maine battle deaths sympathy event
In Chicago on February 14 Mrs Athella Root de L Armitage president of the Patriotict sisterhood arranged a sympathy meeting with families of men who died aboard the battleship Maine. The event invites others to join.
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Chicago
Atahella
Root de L’ Armitage
Patriotict Sisterhood
Aheir Myes
Jon
Maine
Old Soldier Sentenced in Pension Fraud Case
The trial of Thomas O'Brien of Vevay for pension fraud ended with a confession that his real name is Thomas Lescarbo. Judge Baker sentenced him to one year and two days of hard labor in Columbus penitentiary after an emotional admissions and testimony from comrades.
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Thomas O'Brien
Vevay
O’brien
Thomas Lescarbo
Baker
Lescarbo
Columbus, O
Lesecarbo
O'Brien
Andersonville
Carnegie Sued by Henry Frick in 1900s Steel Trust Case
Henry C. Frick sues Andrew Carnegie and the Carnegie Steel Company in Pittsburgh alleging fraudulent transfers and misstatements of assets. He seeks injunctions, book corrections, dissolution if needed, and damages tied to losses from alleged winding up and improper valuations of Frick’s ownership stake. Frick valued his interest around 15 million while Carnegie claimed 500 million market value.
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Pittsburg
Henry Co. Frick
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Ins
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie
Frick
Wie
Carnegia
Trustees Face Election After Attorney General Opinion
Attorney-general Taylor announced there will be an election this November for township trustees, contrary to a prior report that officers would hold over to 1902. He proposes Marion county nominate ad visory board members appointed by circuit judges to keep the boards nonpartisan.
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Taylor
Marion County
CAPT. CARSON'S DEATH AT 71 IN INDIANAPOLIS
Parker S Carson 71 of 1502 Hoyt Ave Marin County died Tuesday. He came to Marion county age six and lived near Southport before moving to Indianapolis six years ago. He served in the Mexican War and led Company G Seventieth Indiana volunteers under Gen Harrison. He was once a Republican nominee for legislature and a Methodist leader. He leaves a widow and seven children John F Thomas A Charles A William R Oliver H Edgar M Mary E Carson. Gen Harrison was a close friend who visited Carson during a five months illness. Dan Ransdell and Moses McClain were in his company and were shot the same day. Carson had a reputation for strong integrity.
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John F
Thomas A
Charles A
William R
Oliver H
Edgar M
Mary E. Carson
Gen
Harrison
Capt. Carson
Gen. Harrison
Mr. Carson
Dan Ransdell
Moses McClain
Drowned Men From Nanaimo in Northern Hunt
Three men from Nanaimo lose their lives when their boat capsizes during a hunting trip near the coast. Richard Kennon ex-alderman J M Cordell and William Kelly are reported drowned after steamers arriving from the north bring the news.
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Victoria
B. C
Richard Kennon
J.M
Cordell
Births and deaths and marriages in local area notices
Births list multiple couples with addresses and newborns. Deaths note ages and causes including digestion issues, tuberculosis, cancer, and inanition. Marriages pair several couples. Building permits record various projects with locations and costs.
City Council Debates Investigation of All Departments
Tuesday night a special session saw a resolution to probe every city department adopted amid Democratic opposition. Republicans seek to resume the measure Monday to appoint a special committee while opposing appropriations tied to police and fire dismissals.
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Taggart
Johnson
Bernauer
Commodore Hliggins
Higgins
Finance Committee
Widow Grace Brady Takes Own Life In Gas Bedroom
Grief over her husband Frank N. Brady’s death by gunshot last October drives 23 year old Grace M. Brady to end her life by turning on the gas in her bedroom on a Wednesday. Brady was a New York stock broker found dead with a bullet in his head.
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New York
Grace M. Brady
Governor Acts To Halt Converse Cock Fight
J Wesley Oborn of Gas City appealed to Governor Mount to stop a cock fight advertised for Converse next Sunday. A $500 purse was offered and excursions were planned. The governor ordered the Miami county sheriff to stop the fight. Last Sunday one had occurred at Matthews.
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J. Wesley Oborn
Gas City
Mount
Converse
Miami County
Matthews
Dr. Weed's Norway Pine Syrup for Coughs and Colds
A nature made remedy marketed as the healing balsamic virtues of the Norway pine. The ad promotes Dr. Weed's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for coughs and colds.
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Dr. Weed
Norway
City Markets Prices for Meat Produce and Groceries
Indianapolis February daily market list shows salted and smoked meats with varying cuts and prices, plus dried goods, lard, pork products, onions, potatoes, and vegetables. Fruits and canned goods include apples, apricots, berries, pears, pineapples, and assorted vegetables with unit pricing and crate or box terms.
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Baltimore
Kentucky
Florida
California
Floridas
Brazil
Grocery and farm supply price list highlights
Readable prices for Clover common red and other seeds, alfalfa, timothy, oats, flour and feed, oils, drugs, and livestock items. Includes harness leather, tallow, oats, butter quality, and shippers paying prices for live poultry and meat products across several commodity lines.
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Timothy
Tbs
Faroy
Kentucky
Canada
Peroz
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