Thieving Administration Sparks Confidence Questioned in Trial
The prosecution in ex Patrolman Elmer Stoddard case before the Board of Safety dropped the charge of visiting a house of ill repute. Two days after dismissal, officials learned this was untrue. Remaining charges concern congre gating with a clique of winkers and criticizing superiors as Patrolman Johnson testifies against Stoddard.
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Elmer Stoddard
Board of Safety
Bell
Stoddard
Dissatisfaction Rumors Surface About Police Administration
Johnson testified he heard Stoddard complain of a “thieving administration” and warned of not having to work much longer under “the red-headed son of a gun.” He noted the term used was a vile epithet, and Johnson also admitted a prior 30 day suspension for intoxication.
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Eon
Johnson
Stoddard
Bell
Stoddard Accusations and Stock Witnesses in Pension Fund Case
Patrolmen Al Smith John Shine and Hagerty testified about Stoddard congregating and alleged “clique” ties. Shine and Hagerty admitted carrying tales about fellow officers as stock witnesses for the prosecution. Superintendent Quigley defended Stoddard’s conduct and denied reprimands or disorganization, citing promotions and duty.
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al Smith
Stoddard
John Shine
Hagerty
Shine
Smith
Johnson
Giblin
Supt
Quigley
Mr. Eel
West Indianapolis Officer Stoddard Backed by City Leaders
Councilmen and local figures testified in support of Stoddard's promotion prospects. McGrew and Dickson praised his West Indianapolis service and urged mayoral backing. Other witnesses cited Stoddard's efficiency and a noted incident with a robber, while Bevis and Heider corroborated the officer’s character and work.
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J. W. McGrew
West Indianapolis
Stoddard
McGrew
Charles M. Dickson
Quigley
J. W. Hadley
Arugeist
Conklin
Atore
W.H. Wheeler
Broisants
Joseph Heider
Atentieth and
Bellefontainests
Bevis
Garland blamed for murder studied fowls experiments
Newport News report says W J Garland who is charged with killing his aged wife by a hat pin will face testimony about experiments on fowls and small animals before her death. He reportedly stuck needles through their hearts to observe effects. The Phoebus police promise a sensational preliminary hearing.
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Newport. News
Phoebus
W. J. Garland
Garland
Grocer on Blake Street and O C Chambers Named
A grocer on Blake Street and O C Chambers, a druggist, are cited as agreeing on the same point in the referenced report.
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Grocer
Blake St
O. C. Chambers
Officers Testify to Stoddard’s Efficiency in Trial
Capt. Dawson and Capt. Kruger praise Stoddard as an efficient officer. Sergts Corrigan Scheigert and Wallace corroborate. Attorney Hamrick claims 18 officers would testify to his efficiency, with Mr. Bell noting the prosecution would admit this. one officer is said to be present.
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Capt. Dawson
Stoddard
Capt. Kruger
Sergt. Corrigan
Sergt. Scheigert
Sergt. Wallace
Hamrick
Bell
Troops Return to Frankfort After Goebel Assassination Fallout
Frankfort Kentucky February 20 two more state militia companies arrived sparking Democratic anger over the move and a proposed reward cut for Goebel assassination clues. Harland Whittaker is believed to have knowledge of the case as party leaders seek a compromise between Marshall and Carter over senate presidency while Whittaker Sutton wait.
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Frankfort
Goebel
Shawler
Nelson
Democratic Steering Committee
Harland Whittaker
Marshall
Carter
Senate
Whittaker
Sheriff Sutton
Johnson Suspended for Intoxication Spars With Board
Johnson, suspended for intoxication, contends no evidence exists against him while contrasting himself with a coworker who faced no reprimand. Mr Bell addresses the board’s rights under the city charter and cites applicability to all those tried.
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Johnson
Stoddard
Bell
City watchdogs clash over police pension case records
Judge Carter’s ruling on earlier officers’ dismissal prompts Bell to urge deference to superior court while defending the existence of a police clique. He notes attempts to defeat Supt. Quigley’s pension trustees and questions the weight of businessmen’s testimony. Hamrick and Roth manage timing as Stoddard and Crane cases receive advisement.
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Carter
Bell
State Supreme Court
Superior Court
Quigley
Hamrick
Stoddard
Mr. Hamrick
Roth
Mr. Bell
Supt
Leonard Crane
Crane
R. W. McBride
R Roth
Kentucky Legislature Moves To Oust Governor Taylor
Frankfort report details a heated session as the Senate and House debate removing Governor W S Taylor and seating Goebel. Democrats push a double joint action with hopes of ousting Taylor after a protracted political clash.
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Frankfort
Senate
House
Carter
Marshall
Burnam
Goebel
Committee On
Federal Relations
Assembly
W.S. Taylor
Taylor
Hager to Demand State Treasurer Deposits After Board
Judge Walter Hager plans to visit Kentucky banks holding state deposits as soon as the state contest board seated the Democratic minor officers. He will demand the deposits be turned over, expecting refusal and a funds standstill that could cripple the contest's financial flow.
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Frankfort
State Contest Board
Walter Hager
Bold young thieves plague Stout's wholesale yard
Patrolman Muam watched a group of boys ages 8 to 14 around Stout's wholesale grocery on S Meridian St. They use a coordinated plan to steal from sacks and wagons, with a knife carried by one lad to cut sacks as watchers fail to catch them. The gang grows bolder, but the private guards struggle to stop the thefts.
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Muam
Stout
S. Meridianst
Norning
Milam
Tipton Laborers File Bankruptcy Schedules
Charlies C McKay filed bankruptcy listing 924.66 in debts. William Lindley, another Tipton laborer, reports 18 in assets and 1126.42 in debts. The filing outlines the creditors and the financial positions of local workers amid the economic pressures in Tipton.
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Charlies C. McKay
Tipton
Gold Bill on the Rocks as Conference Fails
Congress stalls over conflicting financial bills while a failed conference delays action on the Porto Rican tariff. Hay Pauncefote treaty disputes and canal rights with Britain stir politics as Democrats condemn imperial moves and Republicans seek a path to passage.
Free Trade Drive Seen in Porto Rican Bill Debate
Washington February 20 republican members of the house expect a motion to recommit the Porto Rican bill to the ways and means committee and for the original Payne bill favoring free trade to be reported to the house. They anticipate a large majority but fear constitutional challenges in the courts.
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Mc3
Inley
Porto Rico
United States
Fayne
Norton
Ohio
Payne
Hanna
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
McKinley
Conferees Seek Early Accord On Financial Bill
Washington reports at 12 45 p m the conferees on the financial bill remained in closed session since 10 a m with prospects of an early agreement.
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Washington
Jobs in Jeopardy at Lake Erie Railroad
President Newman and party visited the Lake Erie line to review general work amid talks of changes after a consolidation. High salaried officers may be cut as there are too many titled positions for one system.
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Newman
Lake Shoren
Lake Erie
Foltz Fined For Attempted Assault On Schultz
Herbert Foltz, once of good repute, is fined 50 dollars for an attempted assault on Louis Schultz Feb 5. Schultz runs a saloon at 20 W Washington St. Foltz, intoxicated, returned after being ejected and damaged windows with a revolver. Sentence set by agreement with the prosecutor.
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Herbert Foltz
Louis Schultz
Schultz
Washington St
Foltz
Ex Wife Appeals To Major Noble Over Divorce Motives
Omer Sidener of Crawfordsville faced enlistment hurdles after a divorce claim surfaced at the Indianapolis recruiting station. A letter from his now ex-wife urged Maj. Noble to bar his enlistment, noting ongoing financial issues and urging proof of divorce before he could wear blue. Sidener admitted marriage and alimony and was sent home to obtain a judge’s transcript certifying the divorce.
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Omer Sidener
Crawfordsville
Sam
Maj. Noble
Sidener
Omer
Indianapolis
Dobbins
Year for Robinson in Wounding Wife at Attorney’s Office
Paul V. Robinson to serve a one year jail sentence by agreement of the prosecution and defense after a court hearing. Prosecutors established his unsound mind with probate affidavits showing two prior insanity commitments. Robinson’s attorney sought an inquest to secure asylum, but the judge approved confinement for treatment.
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Paul V. Robinson
TiNie Robinson
Schwartz
Robinson
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Charles Benedict
Oorn
Jal
What is a liner ad explains its purpose and reach
A Western Exchange defines a liner ad as guiding readers to every place at the right time and directing them to obtain sought items in a way other media cannot. The Sun features liner ads on page 7 with prominent headlines and strong payoff for readers.
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Western Exchange
SUN
City Attorney Seeks Second Assistant After 1899 Report
City attorney Kern cites 43 disposed and 60 pending cases against the city for 1899. He urges hiring a second assistant city attorney at 1200 dollars and praises Deputy Bell for saving the city scores of thousands of dollars. The report covers suits against gas companies and streetcar cases that ended with the current charter.
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Kern
Bell
Weather Brief Says Warmer Tuesday Night Ahead
A weather note indicates rain on Tuesday night and Wednesday with warmer temperatures expected Tuesday night. The forecast highlights unsettled conditions across the region through midweek.
Physician Ad Promises Free Consultation at Washington Clinic
An old clipping advertises free medical consultations with Dr Jordan located at 38 W Washington. It targets throat and lung troubles and invites readers to visit the Washington clinic for help.
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Jordan
Washington
Lap Rebelani and Blankets at Cost
Transcript fragment lists Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place and the Grand Hotel Cafe. It notes meals priced at 3 cents, suggesting a historic food offer or clipping.
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Strawmyer
Grand Hotel
British advance to Colenso under Gen Buller dispatch
Gen Buller reports the occupation of Colenso after Hlazgwane and Colenso positions were taken with light casualties. Hart’s advance guard crosses Colenso while the enemy withdraws north of the Tugela. Boers reportedly retreat, with limited rear resistance and minor losses.
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Hart
Colenso
Cronje Surrounded Rumors Stir London War Office Silence
In London whispers claim Gen. Kitchener and mounted troops have Cronje encircled with no confirmation from the war office. Reports from byline sources and dispatches from Lorenzo Marquez and Cape Town conflict about Kimberley fighting and Methuen’s advance. Ambiguity clouds the true scope of British operations as censors withhold details.
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Daily News
Kitchener
Cronje
War Office
Byer
Lorenzo Marquez
Kimberley
Cape Town
Methuen
Modder River
Lorenzs Marquez
Britiz
Bloemfontein
Kelly-Kenny
Cronie
Free State
Englerd
Natal
Buller
Colenso
Roberts
Tugela
Ladysmith
Brabant
Sterkstroom
Kitchener Near Bloemfontein in Boer War Report
London reports Gen. Kitchener within ten miles of Bloemfontein and Gen. Roberts with the main British force about 25 miles away from the Free State capital. The notice conveys strategic movement during the war.
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Kitchener
Free State
London
Bloemfontein
Roberts
Boers Quit Zululand Reported Retired
Durban dispatch says the force that invaded Zululand is reported to be retiring after recent operations.
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Zululand
Durban
Poe Ae Do
Queen inspects Fourth Battalion militia at Osborne
In London on February 20 the Queen inspected the Fourth battalion militia at Osborne. She reviewed the men and observed their bearing as they received her salute.
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London
Theu
Battauxcolnshire
Osborne
Rejoicing in London Over Buller Victory
Crowds gather around the war office in London as news of Buller’s success prompts relief and speculation. Critics credit the change in the war’s mood to strategic moves and possible relief for Ladysmith, amid questions about Cronje and Boer positions.
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London
War Office
Ladysmith
Methuen
Cronje
de Buller
Boers Prepare to Meet Roberts In South Africa
From Durban reports say Churchill the younger, a South African correspondent, was wounded in a skirmish last week and is cared for on a hospital ship Maine. In London dispatches Arundel HQ notes Boer forces retreat north to oppose Lord Roberts invasion of the Free State.
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Durban
Churchill
G. Churchill
Lady Randolph Churchill
Maine
Roberts
London
Arundel
Rensbera
Rote
Free
Delayed Pretoria Holding His Own
A fragmented note reports Pretoria delaying or holding steady, with the line indicating Feb timing and the subject maintaining position amid uncertainty. The readable text suggests a cautious update on status as of February.
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Pretoria
Knights Of 08 Annual Meeting And Elections
The grand lodge Knights of 08 held its annual session at 13 My St Tuesday morning, with Indiana lodges present. Much discussion followed about the new election in the afternoon and several spirited contests. The order has 27 years of history and a noted financial record, including $80,000 in assessments or dues.
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Grand Lodge
Knights
Nmgan
Myst
Indiana
Des
Yellow Ferés South
Membe
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