Claypool building to rise to eight stories at Ohio and Pennsylvania
Work on the Claypool building at Ohio and Pennsylvania streets advances as weather allows. The eight story structure will use pressed brick exterior and iron interior with tile floors, macrolite walls, steel ceilings, three electric passenger elevators and one freight elevator. Architect John Stem notes plans aim for near fireproof safety with first floor storerooms and upper floors housing doctors and dentists.
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John Stem
Zora
Cubans Accept Independence Offer
In Havana on February 20 a secret constitutional convention voted to accept the U S terms for independence. The decision has not been made public yet.
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United States
Lobbyists draw line over speaker ruling in state house
Court clerk Bob Brown defends lobbying as citizens’ right and criticizes Speaker Altman’s ruling that lobbyists may not call members during sessions. Brown, a persistent advocate for a local bonding company bill, says he will remain a visitor in the house to the session’s end, though his full interest remains unclear.
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Mr. Brown
Brown
Victory for bill to abolish livestock commission in state
Advocates in the House won a partial victory over a bill to abolish the livestock commission and appoint a state veterinarian. The measure moved from indefinite postponement to engrossment after a series of procedural reversals. Marshall of Tippecanoe opposed printing but was ruled out of order, preventing the bill's defeat.
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State Livestock Commission
Vyhen Marshall
Tippecanoe
Uesday
Marshall
Jailing Reform Mandates Matrons in Large Counties
The legislature passed a bill demanding matrons in jails and counties over 50 000 residents with employment becoming compulsory. The provision for smaller counties with female prisoners was stricken, replacing the existing permissive rule that matrons may be employed.
Little Hotel Condemned by Inspector Bedell
Inspector Bedell urged the Board of Safety to order the Little hotel at Washington and New Jersey streets torn down due to dangerous conditions with cracked walls. The board will hear the owners next Monday. Bids for sprinkling were received Wednesday but not awarded.
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William Bosgert
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Noble St
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William J. Shinn Dies Unexpectedly in Baylis
William J. Shinn of 1622 W Morris Street died early Wednesday in Baylis Illinois. A traveling agent for Union Stock Yards he had left on a trip a week earlier. Shinn served two terms on the West Indianapolis town council and twice as school commissioner. Surviving children include Oliver P a city fireman Corinne E a telegrapher Reseroe E of Indianapolis light and power and Lora a school teacher. The sons brought the body home.
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W. Morris Sr
Baylis
Union Stock Yards
Apolis
Indianapolis
Oliver P
Corinne E
Reseroe E
Indianapolis Light and Power Company
Lora
Spaniards urged to unite as fear of English seizure grows
Madrid dispatches report Epoca Ejercio Espagnol and Militaire Correspondent publish articles warning of possible English move to seize Andalusia to bolster Gibraltar. Papers urge Spaniards to end infighting and unite against England, aiming to calm the populace.
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Hood's Pills and Hood's Sarsaparilla Promote Recovery
An old advice piece urges warming up to fight grip with Hood's Pills to open bowels and rest until recovered. It also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla after grip and other illnesses to expel poisons from blood, boost appetite, and restore strength as America’s greatest medicine.
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Senator Kittinger Attacks The Sun In Indianapolis Feud
Senator Kittinger launches a sensational assault on the Sun and Indianapolis press. He denounces the city amid a broader fight over Secretary Thompson’s bail bill, stating he will not be called a yahoo or yap by local journalists.
One Way to Avoid Payment of Taxes
County treasurer Hoehne seeks a change in tax laws criticizing the two year old provision that exempts those with $100 or less from taxes. Cashier Smith agrees, calling it a boon for tax dodgers and cites a man with a ten room house and lavish furnishings who diverts his property among relatives to dodge payment.
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Smith
Second Attempt to Kill Lord Kitchener Blows Train
Report from Pretoria states a mine exploded under the train carrying Lord Kitchener at Klip River. The carriage with the commander-in-chief and his baggage was damaged in the blast.
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Erter
Klip River
Joint committees lobby to save St Clair park
The Commercial club and Board of trade form a joint committee to press legislators for park preservation. Members from both groups include Gavin Day Mason Sheerin Merritt Perry New Stalnaker Carey Halwey Fearsey Perry Johnson Malott Gates Appel Coffin Conner Denny English Fauvre Martindale Morris Morse Parrott Sloan Tanner Walker Frenzel Hawkins Hollenbeck Holliday Lazarus. The committee will meet at the Commercial club Thursday afternoon to decide action.
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S. P. Sheerin
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J. N. Carey
Louis Halwey
H. T. Fearsey
C. C. Perry
E. M. Johnson
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C. E. Coffin
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E. B. Martindale
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G. G. Tanner
L. C. Walker
O. N. Frenzel
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E. Hollenbeck
J. H. Holliday
Lazarus
Commercal Club
A Strange Doublet Two Accidents on One Car
Stapleton Crutchfield, colored, sues the street car company in circuit court for 10000 damages. Wednesday ex Judge Elliott said he and Stephen Gray were among the few passengers, the accident at Michigan street. Gray placed it at Tenth street as he alighted. Judge Allen noted two separate accidents may occur daily on Illinois street cars.
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Stephen Gray
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Allen
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Court House Loafers Targeted by Officer in Raid
Officer Pope reports a raid on court house loafers filling corridors and alcoves during cold weather. He says vagrants haunt closets and radiators until thawed out ninches leave in hordes as he moves through floors like a flock of sheep. Tuesday a crowd escaped and hid on the top floor after a long hunt.
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Trial of Gam Moser Opens Amid Crowded Pekin Court
In Pekin on February 20 the Moser trial resumed with a packed courtroom. Prosecutors recount that Gam Moser killed his wife and three children, while the defendant listened intently to the testimony.
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Gam Moser
Moser
Chicago grain and livestock prices on February market
Chicago wholesale prices show wheat up 1 cent with May at 75.54 to 76.32 cents, corn up 0.5 to 0.75 cents, oats up a fraction, and May provisions with pork at 14.07 to 14.15 dollars, lard 7.47 to 7.25, ribs 7.07 to 7.10. Butter and cheese listings detail various grades and weights, while live and dressed poultry quote chickens at 7 to 8 cents, turkeys at 9 to 14 cents, and other fowl per dozen varying by type.
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Chicago
Young Americas
MATCHLESS SALE OF DRESS LININGS AT INDIANAPOLIS UNION YARDS
The Indianapolis union stockyards report cattle hog and sheep market quotes with mixed receipts. Prices range for cattle and hogs across good to choice categories and vary by weight, while a separate listing shows heavy discounts on dress linings and textiles.
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Leseda Gene
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Eevee
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Dowie Defies Inspectors Over Bank Ledger Access
Chicago editor reports Dr Alexander Dowie refuses state examination of his banking institution. He calls the bank private and unopen to the legislature and will not answer a summons. He invites arrest for contempt if needed.
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Chicago
Alexander Dowie
Chicken thieves arrested over poultry sale in Indiana
Two men Leroy Arbogast and Joseph Hurley both of 446 West Chesapeake Street were arrested Wednesday by Detectives Dugan and Gerber as they were about to present a check at the Indiana National Bank. A Strobel Bros. call reported two men sold 156 chickens for 17.50. One thief confessed stealing chickens from farmers along Rockville Pike.
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Joseph Hurley
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Gerber
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Strobel Bros
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Rockvilel Pike
Elevator Streak Leaves Lombardi Building Stopped At Top
Occupants of the Lombardi building reached stairs on Wednesday after the elevator shot upward early in the morning and jammed at the top. The operator exited unharmed and the incident disrupted the building briefly.
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Kate Fopiano Sues Standard Oil Over Oil Leak Damage
Superior court heard Kate Fopiano sue Standard Oil for damages claiming oil leaked from the company's tanks damaged her wells and made her property untenable for renting.
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Superior Court
Kate Fopiano
Standard Oil Company
City Life items and notices from a county paper
Julia L Wheeler declared insane at 1106 Oliver Ave. Attorney William Bosson improving after rheumatism. Ralph Ray left bicycle at Y M C A wheel rack. last seen. Harry Cheek jailed one to three years for larceny. William Griffin seeks 25000 damages after shaft incident at Dean pump works. German Butchers Society ball to be held Feb 21 at Germania hall. Thompson bill reading noted by officials. Armin Koehne Henry Smith and Taxferret Ayers have not read it. Robert Lamb, 75, president of Consumers gas trust, recovered after sickness. Van Dal ia case bill of exceptions filed, 2160 pages. County tax sale a week. about 1000 delinquent paid with 100 percent penalties. speculators profit about 100.
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Oliver-ave
Wm. Bosson
Ralph Ray
Harry Cheek
William F. Griffin
Dean Pump Works
German Butchers’ Society
Germania Hall
Armin Koehne
Henry Smith
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Caesar Arrives in Norfolk After Ten Day Delay
NORFOLK VA Feb 20 The United States collier Caesar returning from Manila arrived tonight ten days overdue due to terrific gales.
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United States
Caesar
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General Shafter Promoted Among Senate Nominations
Washington February 20 nominees sent to the senate include Major-general William R. Shafter Brigadier-general Edward M. Hayes Colonel-Lieutenant-colonel Edward M Hayes and Lieutenant-colonel-Major Charles I Cooper all advanced in the military leadership roster.
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Senate
William R. Shafter
Edward M. Hayes
Charles I. Cooper
Webb Sentenced for Larceny and Forgery
Jesse Webb, reporter, was sentenced Wednesday to one to 14 years in the reformatory for larceny. His wife cried in court as he said he could not support her on $18 a week, leading to forgery and theft to make ends meet.
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Jesse Webb
Reformatory
Senate blocks Walcott bid for night session orders
The senate halted Senator Eben Walcott on Wednesday as he tried to move special orders for night sessions. Senator Gard's measure to begin daily grinding at 9 a.m. was sent to the committee on rules.
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Senate
Eben Walcott
Gard
Committee On Rules
Didn't Quit, Because She Never Started
A health testimonial touts Postum Food Coffee as a cure for stomach trouble and related illness. A woman credits Postum with enabling recovery from nervous prostration and heart trouble, noting improved sleep and vitality after abandoning coffee. Her husband, a grocer, also stops coffee and reports better health and sleep after using Postum.
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Fostum
Saya
Grain and hay market prices and car inspections
Wheat and corn prices mixed with firm and weaker notes across grades. No. 2 red wheat shows varied percentages and freight costs. new corn white and mixed grades listed with price ranges. oats firm with multiple white and mixed grades. hay prices soften for timothy. Inspections report car counts by grade: corn white yellow mixed. totals 26 cars.
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Timothy
Hi.l
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