British Forces Open Invasion Route To Orange Free State
London reports Gen Roberts move toward the Orange Free State with Gen French advancing along the Boer left. French seized Modder drift and pushed 20 miles in six hours, signaling energy in the new campaign. Sixth and Seventh divisions follow French, with experts debating Cronje’s retreat lines and Roberts flanking aims.
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Methuen
Magersfontein
Modder
Cronje
Jacobsdal
French
Bloemfontein
Boshof
Modder River
Kimberley
Roberts
Col
Hannay
Ramram F
Ramah
Orange River Station
Free State
de Aar
Roaring Band of 700 Students Attends Indianapolis Celebration
A special Pennsylvania train carried 700 medical dental and law students to Butler College Irvington for a February 22 day celebration. The procession will form at 1 p m on Senate Ave and Washington St and march to Tomlinson Hall where President Jenkins and John L Griffiths will speak. Students planned theater attendance despite manager refusals due to noise and potential damage.
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Pennsylvania
Butter College
Irvington
University of Indianapolis
Senate Ave
Washington-sta
Tomlinson Hall
Jenkins
John L
Griffiths
County boards clash over building plant profits
The Board of county commissioners and Board of public works debated a city building project to be powered by a county built plant. County attorney Brown ruled the county cannot enter such a contract for profit. An appropriation of 65900 was discussed with extra power needs for lighting. The issue was postponed with a future conference with the city council to decide next steps.
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Board of County Commissioners
Board of Public Works
Brown
Kennell
College presidents plan Chicago meeting February 3
Chicago hosts a gathering of college presidents on February 3. Chicago milk dealers vote to stop Sunday milk deliveries. Milwaukee reports it has already cured the national democratic convention.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
British Boer War Casualties Reported at 10 515
London February 15 British casualties in the Boer war up to Wednesday night total 10 515. Officers killed 153 wounded 380 missing 112. Men killed 1 577 wounded 5 050 missing 2 781. Other fatalities 563.
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London
Slaughter of Officers in Rensberg Casualties
An official report from London dated February 15 details losses at Rensberg on February 12. Major Eddy of the South Australians and Lieutenant Powell of the Victorian Rifles, along with seven men, were killed. Colonel Conyngham and Lieutenant Roberts died of wounds, nine officers were severely wounded, and two wounded. Eleven privates of the Victorian Rifles were wounded.
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London
Rensberg
Maj. Eddy
Powell
Victorian Rifles
Col
Conyngham
Roberts
Little Boy Takes Own Life in Tragic Accident
Henry Brewer twelve year old son of George W. Brewer living at 326 N Priest killed himself with carbolic acid after quarreling with a playmate. His mother Mrs Brewer recounts the sobbing scene as he returned home from school and later drank the fatal draught after seeking permission to tell a friend he would not be out. A doctor said the case hopeless and the tragedy leaves a grieving family and bewildered siblings.
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Henry Brewer
George W. Brewer
N. Priest
Ernest Sengle
Henry
Ada
Keen
Michigan and
Noble Sts
Valentines
Taylor Wants to Quit Kentucky in Cribbed Court Fight
Governor Taylor faces a tangled dispute as Cantrell prepares to hear Beckham v Taylor with the issue of supersedeas bonds. Republicans weigh appealing to the Supreme Court while Taylor contemplates resting from Kentucky politics and possibly seeking a foreign mission.
Taylor Is Bankrupt Gallant Kentucky Governor Candidate
Frankfort Kentucky February 15 Republicans report Governor Taylor financially broke with an invalid wife six daughters and a son to support. Once worth twenty thousand dollars he gained thirty five thousand over four years then lost it all amid the election din. Friends aim to raise twenty five thousand by subscription with help from other states and Republican counties.
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Frankfort
Taylor
Butler County
Kentucky
Louisville trust funds turned over in bribery case
Louisville, Feb 15. In accord with Judge Fields order the Louisville Trust Company after awaiting 48 hours handed to John H Whalen the 4500 dollars placed in box 559 by Whallen and Senator Harrel as an alleged bribery fund, with no one claiming it.
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Louisville, Ky
Baby Burned After Fall From High Chair Onto Stove
Little Roscoe Vasey one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Casey of 48 N Pine Street fell from his high chair onto a hot stove Wednesday night. His face neck and left hand were severely burned. He was rescued and treated through the night with pain easing by Thursday morning.
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Roscoe Vasey
Henry Casey
N. Pineat
Baby
J M Hoskins Dead in Indiana State Politician Mention
Brazil Indiana February 25 1925 Hon A M Hoskins prominent county figure dies after pneumonia. He was known in state politics and public service. The report notes his age as six or possibly older due to OCR errors but confirms his status as a notable local figure at the time.
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Brazil
Ind
SISTER ROHBOCK SCORES AT ANDERSON MEETING OVER Rathbone feud
In Anderson Indiana on February 15 at a district Knights of Pythias gathering Grand chancellor James McDonald was subjected to sharp remarks by Eva Rohbock of Wabash past grand chief of the Rathbone sisters. The dispute traces to a previous Indianapolis meeting over Rathbone status with the Pythian order. Rohbock accused McDonald of improper introduction and insult, while McDonald and district officials deny the remark. The feud centers on Rathbone sisters seeking recognition as a sisterhood within the Pythians and a name change controversy. The Indiana grand lodge reportedly favors Rathbone recognition and awaits supreme approval.
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Rehbeck
McDonald
Anderson
Indianapolis
Frank Bowers
Rohbeck
Pythian Sisters
Rethbere Sisters
Knights
Fythias
Pythian Sisterhood
Indiana Grand Lodge
Rathbone Sisters
Supreme
Weather forecast for Indianapolis three hours ending 3 pm
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for much colder, fair weather with a cold wave. Thursday night will be cold and fair, with Friday remaining cold and fair. Temperatures recorded show 7 am at 20, noon at 20, and 2 pm at 20.
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Indianapolis
Weatherman Warns Of Incoming Cold Wave Tonight
Chicago dispatch reports a cold wave with temperatures dropping to about ten above Thursday night. Forecaster Wappenhans notes the snap should last only a day and not be severe. North of Wyoming Nebraska and Iowa, zero to 24 below is easing, with Bismarck at 24 below and Boston at 32 above the Atlantic coast. Chicago is two above, Louisville 36 above, Cincinnati 34 above.
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Cox
Wyoming
Nebraska
Iowa
Bismarck
British Columbia
Central Steel to Expand as Premier Plant Enters Larger Era
The Central steel company, the former Premier plant, is preparing to enlarge operations beyond previous capacity. The plant has been temporarily owned and is set to operate at a larger scale, signaling a major expansion for the new concern.
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Central Steel Company
Gees Grand Hotel Meals Contain Three Bs
A fragment suggests a feature about the Gees Grand Hotel and a menu or item labeled three Bs. The readable words indicate a hospitality context with a focus on meals. Further specifics are unreadable in the OCR snippet.
Americans Repel Insurgents in Albay Engagement
Advices from Albay southern Luzon report a February 5 clash as 3,000 bolo men attacked Daraga garrison. Fortieth volunteers retreated to a convent as insurgents surrounded the hall where Spaniards and Americans fought all night. Casualties: 71 rebels killed, two Americans dead, five wounded.
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Daraga
Albay
Insurgents Active as U S Forces Move in Luzon
Washington reports Gen Otis says Bates marched Thursday with two regiments and artillery toward San Miguel Bay Camarines Bury to attack Nueva Caceras from Ati Monen in Tayabas. Insurgents fire on troops along Luzon southeast coast and hold Spanish and few American prisoners near Nueva Caceras. Kobbe holds southeastern Luzon from Tobaco to Donsol and controls Camarines Samar and Leyte. Conditions in the Philippines slowly improve as coastwise shipping resumes. Ladrone activity remains a distraction.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Nueva Caceras
Kobhbe
Luzon
Tobaco
Donsol
Camaduanes
Samar
Leyte
Philippines
Lawyer Hines R M Johnson Charged With False Pretenses
Lawyer Hines R M Johnson of 627 Huron Street was sent to a grand jury from police court on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly took $3 from Pearl Ottwell of 113 N Davidson Street by not issuing a policy. Amos P Hines, defending, warned of serious trouble. Mrs Copeland testified she fears testifying.
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R. M. Johnson
Huron Sr
Pearl Ottwell
N. Davidson Sr
James Copeland
Amos P.hines
Hines
Copeland
Johnson
Daly
Dr. Allen’s Body Arrives From Chicago to Indianapolis
The body of Dr. H. R. Allen senior arrived in Indianapolis at 4 am from Chicago and was taken to Kregelo’s undertaking establishment. Dr. H. R. Allen Jr. oversaw the arrangements as relatives including W. M. Taylor and Joseph Minturn sought burial in Chicago, with legal steps hinted to retain the body.
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H. R. Allen
Chicago
Indianapoli
Kregelo
W. M. Taylor
Joseph Minturn
C. A. Wilson
J. B. Brodrick
Allen, Jr
Col. Baldwin
William Coon
Sr. Allen, Jr
Hin
Indianapolis
Dr Leathers Testifies in Rinker Inquiry at Hearing
Proceedings before Commissioners of Safety Roth Hyde and McMiffen continued into the evening as D A Rinker and ex officers Kurtz and Butcher faced questioning. Dr Leathers testified Mayor Taggart urged Rinker’s retention, calling him an efficient officer despite concerns raised about discipline and conduct.
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Roth, Hyde
McMiffen
D. A Rinker
Maguire Defends Police Record as Trial Witness
Former Board of Public Safety president Charles Maguire, testifying as a prosecution witness, offered strong defense of officers Kurtz Rinker and Gunsolus. He noted Kurtz had earlier district removals as common, and said Kurtz ran a tough district with challenges and persistent complaints.
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Charles Maguire
Board of Public Safety
Kurts
Rinker
Gunsolus
Maguire
Kurtz
Quigley Under Fire Over Police Board Dispute
Testimony details complaints against Butcher Rinker and Moore about meeting women. Quigley claims he recommended changes to the department after election while Kurtz is described as an innocent officer when not drinking. Officials discuss alleged cliques, slate intentions, and possible firings after the municipal election with various officers questioned.
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Quigley
Butcher
Rinker
Moore
Taggart
Kurtz
Tary Park
Kurts
Charles
Mapaixe
Maguire
Duncan
McBy
Police Board
Capt. Gon
Frank Stevenson
Duncam
Dawson
Corrigan
Aho
Mae
Geieley
Indiana
Tristees” “S
Lowe
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J. M. Hoskins
Sister Rohbock
M’donald
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Pythians
P. O
Wappenhans
Manila
DR. Allen
DR. Leathers
Darrel Butcher
Frederick Grnsolus and
Jacob Kurtz
Frank Bolen
Roth
N. Senate Ave
Atterrey Duncan
Gunsclus
Bell
Boten
Bolen
Mr. Duncan
Capt
Kruger
Perry Lund
Lund
Mr. Bell
John T. Green
Tuncan Green
Kurta
Cept
Mr. Dura
Ing
Campbell
D. A. Leathers
Leathers
Trivist
MR. Maguire
Tant Ordimane
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