Books of Bowlus expose city accounts shortage
A city committee of Shoemaker Hamilton and Swift concluded that Bowlus and Loftin books diverged, with Bowlus showing an overdraft and Loftin correct on receipts. Osterman paid $211,582.65 without warrants, and the report cites $1,167,161.83 total city debt plus unpaid contracts and miscalculated revenues from Osterman.
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John C. Shoemaker
Sullivan
Frank C. Hamilton
Thulman
Board of Aldermen
Cityclerk Swift
Bowlus
Loftin
Osterman
Court House
Hiram W. Miller
J. W. Roach
Orange Timestone Company
Barmilton
Irots
Creed Clash Sparks Methodist Meeting Over Creeds
Dr Goodwin calls for creed revisions declaring the Methodist and Presbyterian creeds defective while questioning church doctrine. Doctors Cleveland Darling and others share or debate the stance as the group weighs simpler biblical guidance over worn creedal forms.
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Goodwin
Darling
Methodist Church
Cleveland
Duval
Welle
Arret
Cowper
Edwards
Wille
Washington
United Brethren Church
Dr. Darling
Disasters on the Deep reported by Zelinda arrives
The Zelinda brings news from Sidney via Foo Chow Hong Kong that the Danbury with 400 passengers is lost. Captain Bertelson commanded the ship in the Chia trade. The Glamorganshire reported a leaky junk with 16 Chinese aboard and no water for days. The Nyighan wreck remains unconfirmed and the chief officer’s boat may be lost with seven crew aboard.
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San Francisco
Zelinda
Guttrie
Foo Chow
Hong Kong
Sidney
Danbureg
Danbury
Chia Trafe
Bertelson
Red
Singapore
Armoy
Glamorganshire
Horseburgh
Guthrie
Nyighan
Morrow Sues Gas Trust Over Broken Ward 21 Piping Promise
L Morrow files a $500 damages suit against Consumers' Gas Trust alleging breach of contract for failing to deliver promised gas to Ward 21. He says the trust promised gas two years ago and residents spent thousands on piping, but never received even a draft.
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Ss. L. Morrow
Gas Trust
S. L. Morrow
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Ward 21
Marrow
Three Burglary Cases Muddle City Morning Crimes
Mayor Sullivan handled three burglary cases Monday morning. William Belford, found under a bed on Gelzendanner's block near Vermont and Indiana avenues, waived examination and treated capture as a joke. Tom Herderson, arrested by Chief Splan and Detectives Quigley and Page, tied to Byron Hutchings residence on N Pennsylvania Street. continuance granted until Thursday. affidavit cites grand larceny for two revolvers and a $30 watch. James Bigham and Harry Hibler waived examination. sent to grand jury for Charlie Kampf barber shop entry. Additionally, a drowning occurred near Wof arland Tenn where two men were carried into the Tennessee River.
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Sullivan
William Belford
William
James Winters
Gelzendanner’s
Vermont
Indiana Ave
Belford
Tom Herderson
Splan
Quigley and Page
Byron Hutchings
N. Pennsylvania Sr
James Bigham
Harry Hibler
Charlies Kampf
Wolfest
Stabbing and Shooting in Ravens Creek Saloon Brawl
In Ravens Creek a drunken Saturday night brawl at Jesse Moon's saloon left 14 year old Dick Pickett fatally stabbing his brother George while others were wounded. A separate incident reports Mrs Maggie Hahn's death after being reproved for drinking morphine. Cincinnati judge rules merchant tailors' exchanges cannot publish for sale accounts of alleged dead heats and may face damages.
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Kentucky
Corrinth
Ravens Creek
Jesse Moon
Dick Pickett
George
Maggie Hahn
W. Washington St
Cincinnati
Noyes
Superior Court
Merchant Tailors’ Exchange
Randall Worse in Illness Hints at Fatal Outcome
Washington February 17 Special report says Congressman Randall is very ill and not hopeful, indicating his illness may be fatal. McKinley is somewhat easier as his health improves.
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Randall
Washington, D.C
McKinley
Diamonds spark deadly quarrel turns fatal in New York
A quarrel over safekept diamonds led Isaac Jacobs to clash with Herman Royozinsky. Jacobs shot both Royozinsky and his wife before killing himself. In another incident Morris Miller murdered Jay in New York, aiming at William H. Lawrence believed involved in a counterfeiting sting. Miller was arrested.
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New York
Isaac Jacob
Herman Royozinsky
Jacobs
Herman
Jacob
Royozinsky
Morris Miller
Jay
Miller
Morris
Wm. H. Lawrence
James
Lawrence
Morrie Miler
Women’s War on Rum Ends With Crusader Fallout
Lathrop Missouri reports a temperance surge that inflamed town after a stabbing linked to saloon conflict. ProsecutorCross says men behind women led the agitation, citing local officials and a bribery pattern in mayor’s office. Women vow to press on, awaiting grand jury action.
Razorback hog that hunts possums fascinates Alabama farmer
Louis Crawford, an old Black farmer near BinwineHay, recalls a razorback hog with a natural possum-hunting instinct. The hog follows him like a dog, and Crawford has refused $100 cash for it. The hog’s owner, Uncle Jost, shows evidence of the doglike creature by possessing about 50 possum hides this season.
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BinwineHay
Ala
Louis Crawford
Uascle Jost
Uproar Over Missing Funds In New Entricht Suburb
Frantic rumors spread about town officials in New Entricht a New York suburb, with a committee reporting large sums for streets and improvements vanished. Warrants were prepared for Supervisor Ferguson and others amid claims of about $40,000 gone. Kilrain and Bezingl released after sparring bout death charge dismissed for lack of indictable law. Local forecast for Indianapolis region calls for warm fair day turning cold and rainy night.
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New York
New Entricht
Standard Oil Company
Ferguson
Indiana
Indianapolis
Indiana Candidates for Army Paymaster Post
Washington on February 16 reports Maj. T. H. Stanton and Col. C. M. Terrell of Indiana as favored for the army paymaster job to succeed Gen. Rochester. The post is considered a valuable position.
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Indiana
Washington
Maj
T. H. Stanton
Col
C. M. Terrell
Rochester
Barn and Horses Burned in Wasau, Indiana Blaze
Silas Truss reported a barn blaze in Wasau Indiana on Sunday night destroying the barn a meat here two horses implements and stock. Loss estimated at 2500 with 60 insurance.
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Wasasu
Ind
Silas Truss
Sweet Warblers at Schrader's for sale
A catalog note states many fine German canaries are now available for purchase at Schrader's located at 74E Wash-at. The listing highlights high quality birds suitable for amateur and advanced aviary enthusiasts.
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Schrader’s
After the Buch John Day Eyes Ewing for New York League
In Cincinnati on February 17 John B Day and Joseph Gordon of a New York league club met Buckwing at the St Nicholas hotel after an all night conference. They discussed a three year contract with a five thousand dollar salary for Ewing and a large advance. Also reported a robbery near Benton and the railroad Friday evening where Miss Hartman and a clerk lost a satchel containing eleven dollars an opera hat, an umbrella, and other items. Police are investigating.
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Cincinnati
John B. Day
Joseph Gordon
New York
St. Nicholas Hotel
Ewing
Brotherhood
Hartman
Meek St
Benton
Failon
Baseball World in Turmoil Shapes Next Season Rumors
Ed Tate signs with Baltimore and Detroit seeks Kunusa to pitch. Fogarty says Mulvey will not play next season. Charley Barnett bonus sparks Boston league talks. Indianapolis poised for league entry amid tensions. Chicago’s first game at St Augustine ends 11 to 0 in Chicago’s favor. Brotherhood vs league salary guarantees loom large. Cincinnati chatter grows as Openers unfold amid betting on placements. Shortstop McKean blamed for contradictory statements. Detroit Free Press relays Hardie Richardson Bennett contract exchange.
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Ed Tate
Baltimore
Toledo
Kunusa
Detroit
Fogarty
Mulvey
Charley Barnett
Geome
Indianapolis
St. Augustine
Chicago
Huther
Brotherhood
Appleton
Danny Richardson
Brooklyn
Philadelphia P
Gatfiesville
Fla
New York World
Sporting
Brush
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati
McKean
League
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Detroit Free Press
Hardie Richardson
Bennett
Richardson
Tn Line
Hardie
Stage notes and casting rumors fill the town pages
Park N Wood presents Out in the Streets while CycLoRAMA previews Battle of Atlanta at Virginia Ave. D H Wheeler, just back from Brazil, edges Arthur Rehan who headlines Grand Feb 24 26 in a French adaptation She Surprises of Divorce. Irene Murphy seeks Hoyt soubrette role in A Texas Steer. Nellie Bly may lecture as Uncle Tom’s cabin troupe nears. A new star born with London Assurance mischief stalls. Mrs Herchill Jodrell hints at a mid name stage persona. The Sun remains the town’s favorite read and ad vehicle.
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D. H. Wheeler
the Park
Brazil
Arthur Rehan
Lesna Carter
Irene Murphy
Bennett-Moulton Opera Company
Hoyt
Soubrette
Wolff
London Assurance
Outrages by the Mormons Reported From Utah Patrol
Preston county Alabama man George Clay returns after ten months in Utah with claims of harsh Mormon practices including forced marriage to elders with multiple wives, money given to the church, and a wife he cannot trace. He traveled home in three months sharing his dramatic tale. He warns of coercion and punishment for those who resist.
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BirwiacHaw
Ala
George Clay
Preston County
Alabama
Utah
Newsboy Harry Scott Missing After Streetcar Ride
The Sentinel reports 11 year old Harry Scott, nephew of Mr and Mrs Gabriel Scott, vanished after riding with Mabel Harding to her sister's house on Elizabeth street. A letter from Philadelphia claimed he planned to go to his mother in Columbus. Larry Scott and Maude Harding defend the incident as a runaway, with no sign of foul play and hopes for a prompt reply from his mother.
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Paris
Sentinel
Harry Scott
Gabriel Scott
Vinton Block
Mabel Harding
Elizabeth St
Hannah
Philadelphia
Hancock County
Columbus
Misa Maude Harding
the Sentinel
Ocean Wave Lime Labratory
Talbott Block
Harry
Mabel
St. Mary’s Academy
Columbia
Scott
Sun
Will Build a Brewery in Cincinnati Plant
Cincinnati February 16 A split news item says a large English brewery syndicate will establish a moteter plant in the city. Negotiations for a property measuring 175 by 180 feet are currently proceeding with the parties involved.
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Cincinnati
Fab
Moteter
Boy 15 Finds Revolver In Mapleton Saturday
Ray Ballard aged 15 obtained a revolver in Mapleton Saturday. Dr. Oliver of City Hospital reported his condition not dangerously wounded. The largest insurer represented by John Wocher at the Atna Building includes Atna German American North British and Mercantile London Lancashire Continental Detroit Fire and Marinus and Franklin.
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Ray Ballard
Mapleton
Oliver
City Hospital
John Wocher
Atna Building
Attna
North’British & Mercentile
London & Lancashire
Continental
Detroit Fire Ad Marinus
Franklin
Bank closes as cashier defalcation towers over profits
Lancaster February 17 under orders of Bank examiner Greene the Lincoln national bank, looted by cashier Bard and F W Hull, has shut its doors. Initial estimates of the defalcation ranged from 340000 to 10000, but officials say the amount is much larger. Bad Citizen TaPorts Indiana February 17 Francis Prabla fined 600 and given six years in jail for beating his wife.
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St. FereRseyre
Evar
Europe
Fiarete
Lancaster
Greene
Lincoln Pational Bank
Bard
F. W. Hull
Widespread Local Notes Include Births Burns and Business
Local city items report 58 births last week and 3S daathe, with many notices on building permits totaling 34,000 dollars. Hartford City paper mill purchase, Bowua reports, and Riley reception upcoming. Crimes, divorces, and civic events fill the Chronicle, from a $10 shoe theft to marriages and guardships, with civic meetings and parade planning for Gov Hovey’s reception.
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Col. Zollinger
Hartford City
Ivorydale
James Whitcomb Riley
Pearson
Rushville
Judge Walker
Mary H
Patrick V. Curran
Toledo
Virginia Evc
Hrepublican County Committee
Zeph Hollingaworth
Ziv W. Washington Sr
Lees
Gov. Hovey
W. BG. Roberts
Sangerband
Georgea Bright
John D. Ford
George
John
Dodge Howland
W. Katteman
Reeacit Rvbker
Indianapolis
QO. W. Allen
Justice of the Peace
Howard
Kirkpatrick
Henry Pupkart
Hovey
Louis Burgheim
Rachel Heims
Tennessee
Burgheim
Board of Trade Governors
Shaffer
Citizens
Thomas Wabb
Missouri-si
Pearl Condit
House of the Good Shepherd
Liberty St
Britney
Township Democratic Committee
Edgar A. Brown
John Galvin
Galvin
State House
Lew Wallace
McCuallough
P. Rappaport
W. Nichole
Tomlinson Hall
Sullivan
Roncer
Olsen
Board of Improvements
DeRuifer
James Bigham
Charles Hibber
Thornton
Charles Kempf
Illinois St
Tapler
Agdaline
Berman Boechling
Cait
Michigan City
Taylor
Big Ed Quinlan
Officer Hirl
Hirl
Quinlan
George C. Beck
Fred Erb
Lafayette
Blaze Dead Body Found in Little Town Fire Craze
Elize Missouri February 16 Spl 1 this small community endured a week of arson attempts with a first fire causing about 20030 in losses. A corpse wrapped in a sheet was found in a physician's office rubble as fires spread and more buildings burned including the BF White and Fred J Schaff roller mill. Large rewards were offered for the incendiaries.
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Elize
BF. White
Fred J. Schaff
Old Aunty Carron at 115 Faces Death in Cumberland
Elizabeth Carrol, 115, lives in Cumberland and is believed the oldest in the state. Born in 1775 in Central Pennsylvania, she moved to Botetourt Virginia, then Cumberland in 1879. She has 11 children and scattered descendants, with grandchildren and great grandchildren across the country.
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Cumberland
Elizabeth Carrol
Carrol
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Richardson
Indianapolis
Officers clash in McCarty street disturbance case
Officer Jenkins enters John Colter and Scott Smith home on McCarty street to quell a disturbance. Jenkins leaves bruised as Colter and Smith are charged with disorderly conduct. Mayor Sullivan rules they had a right to eject the officer, testimony shows no other disturbance occurred. Nearby scene at an Indianapolis hotel features a coincedent joke about room 260 and a bellboy's quip.
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Jenkins
John Colter
McCarty St
Colter
Scott Smith
Smith
Sullivan
Suffering in Virginia farmers seen worse than reported
In Petersburg on February 16 Judge G P Barbour of Greenville County says destitution and suffering among farmers in that area are worse than reported. He cites crop failures on farm mortgages as the cause and urges aid is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
G. P. Barbour
Greenville County
Notice to call on building loan agents in Indianapolis
All persons interested in building and loan matters will do well to call on Kahio Hollo way Co general agents of the National Building Loan and Protective Union of Minneapolis Minn Rooms 12 and 18 Fletcher's Kink building Indianapolis Ind
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Kahio, Holloway & Co
National Building, Loan and Protective Union of
Minneapolis
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