Brave Warren Reinstated After Courageous Police Action
The Board of Safety reinstates Sgt. Leonard Crane and Patrolmen Fred Kurtz William Conklin Robert Jordan Henry Slate Frederick Gunsolus after a brave confrontation on West Washington Street where Crane was wounded but killed the assailant. Several others are dismissed or reprimanded and resignations accepted. Warren is reduced in rank to sergeant to fill Crane’s spot.
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Board of Safety
Sergt
Leonard Crane
Fred Kurtz
William Conklin
Robert Jordan
Henry State
Frederick Gunsolus
A. D. Rinker
Daniel Butcher
Jacob Kurtz
Harry Barbee
Ira Leet
Elmer Stoddard
Thomas D. Stout
Timothy Crannan
Charles Rockafellow
Emil Wechser
Frank Jones
Earl Titus
William L. Cox
Kurtz
Jordan
Slate
Gunsolus
Roth
Davis
Attorneys for Parties Agree on Swift Kentucky Election Cases
Republicans and Democrats in Kentucky reached a pact for speedy trial on an agreed election case. First hearing before Judge Field in Louisville will cover governor and related issues. Lawyers signing include W S Taylor John Marshall W H Yost Helm Bruce J C W Beckham and others. Both sides expect settlement within about three weeks. Democrats doubt Supreme Court review concerns Republicans anticipate U S Supreme Court involvement.
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Frankfort
Judge Field
Louisville
W. S. Taylor
John Marshall
W. H. Yost
Helm Bruce
J. C. W. Beckham
L. H. Carter
John B. Castleman
Louis McQuown
John K. Hendrick
United States Supreme Court
Is Washington's Birthday a Legal Holiday
The attorney general ruled Washington's Birthday is a legal holiday only for presenting and paying commercial paper. A special statute prohibits liquor sales on legal holidays. For work, it is not a holiday, despite public calls to honor the father of the country with a layoff.
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Washington
Quigley Rules Saloons Not Open on Feb 22
Superintendent Quigley states February 22 is not a legal holiday for liquor saloon closings. He identifies Christmas New Year’s Day July 4 and Thanksgiving as the only holidays referenced in the liquor law.
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Quigley
Spain Wins Philippine Island Dispute as U S Withdraws Claims
Washington reports Spain protests over Cayagayen Sulu and Cibutua islands south of the Paris boundary. The State Department orders withdrawal of American claims with Spain to take possession. Gen Bates to pull from southern Luzon provinces signaling end of major military operations and steps planned to police the islands.
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Washington
Spain
Cayagayen
Sulu
Cibutua
Philippines
State Department
Bates
Luzon
President Smart of Purdue Dies After Long Illness
Prof James Henry Smart, president of Purdue University since 1883, died after a long illness in Lafayette Ind. He was born June 30 1841 in Center Harbor N H and held multiple educational leadership roles including Indiana Board of Education state superintendent of public instruction and Purdue president. Col Wilson described Smart’s heroic work and fundraising for Purdue. Condolences were sent to his son Richard H Smart.
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Lafayette
Ind
James Henry Smart
Punive University
Center Harbor
N. H
Purdue
Dartmouth
University of Indiana
New England
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Mary H
Swan
Grinnel College
Iowa
Indiana Board of Education
State University
State Normal School
Indiana
United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Congress
The
Hague
Indiana Teachers’ Association
National Educational Association
American Association of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
United States
Purdue University
Charles E. Wilson
Gov. Mount
Prof. Smart
Dr. Smart
Richard H. Smart
Populist Convention in Indiana Endorses Broad Platform
In Superior Court room No 2 the Indiana populists convened with delegates from nearly every county. The platform reaffirms Omaha and St Louis positions, calls for government ownership of railroads telegraphs and utilities, 16 to 1 currency, and opposition to banks of issue. The body backs popular voting for national officers, county superintendents, and pensions for Civil War veterans.
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Robinson
Israel
National Committee
Occidental
J. O. Parker
Kentucky
Butler
Allen
Seanine
Bryangin
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Bryan
Thomas Woolworth
Blessing
Josephus Lee
Aogiesville
J. M. Patterson
Union Dispatch
Tipton
W. S. Williams
Vincennes
C. A. Walters
Mr. Wiliams
R. 8. Thompson
Springfield
National Union Reform Party
Omaha
St. Louis
Luzon
Cuba
Philippine Islands
D. Clem Deaver
J. A. Parker
Indiana
Walters
Father Bessonies Anniversary Celebrated in Indianapolis
Rt. Rev. August Fessonies marked the sixtieth anniversary of his ordination at St. John's in Indianapolis. A high Mass, assisted by several priests and Bishop Chatard, featured candles and floral decorations. A noontime dinner for 44 attendees at St. John's parochial residence followed, with a souvenir menu.
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August Fessonies
Indianapolis
St. John's Church
Father Bessonies
Father Francis
Sacred Heart Church
H.alerding
St. Joseph’s Church
F. H. Gavish
Chatard
D. O’donaghue
H. Scheiderer
I. H. Gavish
St. John’s
Bates Nouse
Ivere
Bishop Chatard
Mgr. Bessonies
Vincennes
de la Hailandiere
Perry County
Fort Wayne
Jeffersonville
Gotthold Succeeds Kolker in Grand Stock
Grand stock company confirms Charles F. Gotthold will replace J. Henry Kolker as lead, sharing leads with Carleton Macy starting March 12. Gotthold, seen recently in Sporting Life as Philip Cavanagh, hails from a notable theatrical stock family. Quo Vadie planned as a major upcoming production with 70 cast members and new scenery being built in Cincinnati.
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Hunt
Grand Stock Company
Charles F. Gotthold
J. Henry Kolker
Gotthold
Carleton ‘Macy
Mr. Gotthold
Sporting Life
Philip Cavanagh
J. Newton Gotthold
New Bates House Rebuild Plans Set With Central Trust Backing
Articles of association for a new company to rebuild the Bates house will be filed soon. Central Trust Company finances the enterprise and Henry Lawrence has informed Claypool the funds are assured. Frank M. Andrews will draft plans for the hotel and much work will be prepared in advance to minimize remodeling time with actual construction not starting before September 1.
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Bates House
Central Trust Company
Henry Lawrence
Claypool
Frank M. Andrews
Columbia Club
John J Woodward Arrested for Lottery Ticket Selling
John J Woodward, a veteran lottery ticket dealer, was arrested again Thursday by deputy U S marshal Branham for sending lottery tickets through the mails. His prior arrests were by city police for the same offense. The case was continued before Commissioner Moores until the government car secures its witnesses.
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John J. Woodward
U.S
Branham
Woodward
Moores
Stock Train Wreck Injures Three Near Rochester
A fast stock train from Buffalo collided with a switch engine pushing coal cars near Rochester New York. Three men were seriously hurt. engineer Charles Hogan broke his leg after leaping from the engine. Names of the other two injured were not known at the time.
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Rochester
Buffalo
Charles Hogan
New York Central
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas for the 26 hours ending 8 p m Feb 23 calls for fair conditions. Temperatures 7 am 30, noon 31, 2 pm 32 with clear skies Thursday night and Friday.
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Indianapolis
Old Man Hurt In Mystery Head Blow
George A. Baker aged 62 a carpenter living with his daughter Mrs W B Lowe at 1730 Cornell ave is in critical condition after a severe blow to the head. He was downtown Tuesday returned home about 11 pm and showed no prior signs of injury. Family awoke Thursday before 5 am to his groans and he convulsed. Dr Dunlavy treated him. The motive if an assault is unknown as Baker had little money and the assailant remains unidentified.
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George A. Baker
W. B. Lowe
Cornell Ave
Adh
Landis Nominated for Congress in District 9
Noblesville Indiana February 22 Charles B Landis was unanimously nominated for congress from district 9 by the Republicans Thursday morning Thomas E Boyd of Hamilton county withdrew after a conference Wednesday night.
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Noblesville
Ind
Charles B. Landis
Thomas E. Boyd
Hamilton County
Republicans Nominate Crumpacker in District 10 Convention
Lafayette Ind February 22 The Republicans of district 10 in convention Thursday nominated Edgar D Crumpacker for congressman Crumpacker was not present as he was detained in Washington.
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Lafayette
Ind
District 10
Edgar D. Crumpacker
Crumpacker
Washington
Judge Howe Dead in Toledo at Age 69
Judge Henry E. Howe died this forenoon in Toledo aged 69. He served as judge advocate of Illinois during the war and was one of the three surviving organizers of the G A R.
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Howe
Toledo
Henry E. Howe
Illinois
Baney Arrested in Hinshaw Murder Link
Albert Baney 22 of 227 East street was arrested Wednesday night by Fatrolmen Mackessy and Hanlon for suspected flight. He carried a chicken in a bag and had a skeleton key in his pocket. Baney, brother of Noah Baney in prison, pleads guilty to petit larceny and awaits reformatory decision.
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Baney
Hoc
Albert Baney
East St
Mackessy
Hanlon
Noah Baney
Hinshaw
Albert
Reformatory
Pop Adverts and Replies in The Sun’s Popular Columns
Liner ads in The Sun’s Popular columns draw many responses as a recurring historical pattern. The note urges readers to learn the lesson and recalls that The Sun’s liners pay.
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the Sun
SUN
Lott Denies Speech At Central Republican Club
The morning paper reports James H. Lott did not address the Central colored Republican club meeting, says he spoke briefly at a city election event and was present less than 15 minutes, contradicting claims of longer attendance.
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James’ H. Lott
Central Colored Republican Club
Lott
Taggart
A Father's Sanity and a Land Suit in Howard County
Charles Kirkhoff Jr seeks recovery of 60 acres of land in Howard County claiming his father Charles Kirkhoff senior deeded it to daughter Louisa Cook on July 10 1899 while of unsound mind. The deed was recorded Jan 26 1900 after the father's death, challenging validity due to missed recording. Earlier the father deeded the land to his son Christian during a breach of promise suit, but the son returned the property.
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Charles Kirkhoff, Jr
Howard County
Charles Kirkhoff
Louisa Cook
Kirkhoff
Christian
Religious Census Begun In Philadelphia With Eight Thousand Enumerators
Philadelphia on February 22 reports eight thousand enumerators starting a religious census. About 200,000 homes are to be canvassed before midnight as part of the survey.
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Philadelphia
YMCA Seeks New Secretary Receives Encouraging Letter
C S Denny of the YMCA committee seeking a secretary has received a letter from General Secretary Ober in Chicago. Ober, just back from the west, offers hopeful prospects for solving the association's difficulty. Denny adds the two young men in charge are doing good work and the association is not greatly suffering meantime.
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C. S. Denny
Ober
Chicago
West
Death of Harvey Alford Brings Court Closure
Judge Alford learns of his brother Harvey Alford’s death in Hancock County on Wednesday. He attends the funeral on Thursday, with no court to be held Friday. Harvey, a prosperous Hancock County farmer, suffered Bright’s disease for a year.
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Harvey Alford
Alford
Harvey
Hancock County
Bright
Paardeburg Battle Reports Heavy Casualties
Delayed dispatch from Paardeburg notes one of the war’s bloodiest battles as Gen Kelly-Kenny attacks Cronje, with Boer resistance fierce and heavy losses cited. Roberts reports driving Boer reinforcements off at Paardeburg with many casualties east of Jacobsdal. a surprise Boer dog warning aided repulse of a Crocodile Pools attack.
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Paardeburg
Botha Attempts Relief as Boer Forces Reinforce Roberts
Special from Paardeburg dated Feb 21 reports Commandant Botha failed to relieve Cronje and that his command suffered heavy losses. Gen Botha remains with Boer forces opposing Buller on the upper Tugela as reinforcements from Natal push toward Roberts operations.
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London
Evening News
Paardeburg
Botha
Cronje
Buller
Tugela
Natal
Roberts
Anxiety in England over Roberts battle losses grow
London reports heightened concern as Gen Cronje gains reinforcements while Gen Roberts loses key commanders. Roberts casualty list shows nine officers killed and 39 wounded, suggesting a major Saturday Sunday engagement. Boer commandants say Cronje near surround attempt failed.
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London
Roberts
Cronje
Bitter for Joubert as Boer general can no longer command
Boer prisoners report Gen. Joubert is unstrung and will no longer act as commander in chief of Boer forces at Sterkspuit on February 22.
Tugela casualty list from Chieveley reports losses
An official Tugela casualty list dated February 19 reports Captain Thornburn killed, and two officers and 11 men wounded. The report comes from Chieveley and was released on Thursday.
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London
Tugela
Chieveley
Thornburn
British vice-consul wounded in Saida attack
Beirut Syria February 22 British vice consulate in Saida was wounded when Mussulmans surrounded and attacked the building. A troop detachment rescued the vice consul and dispersed the assailants.
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Beirut
Syria
Saida
Mussulmans
Boers Retreat From Position Near Arundel
ARUNDEL CAPE COLONY February 21 The Boers have retired from the position southeast of Arundel that they occupied on Wednesday as Upland forces advance.
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Arundel
Cape Colony
Here
Roberts' Report Claims He Whipped the Boers Soundly
London Feb 22 Gen Lord Roberts telegraphs from Paardeburg Feb 21 noting a reconnaissance in force showed a direct assault would require heavy losses, so he did not assault the enemy position. The message was delayed in transmission and reports a careful examination of the Boer defenses.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Tollowins
Paardeburg
Throat and Lung Physician Ad in Indianapolis
Catarrh throat and lung troubles advised to consult free Dr. Jordan at 3 W Washington Street Indianapolis Indiana for relief from persistent symptoms.
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Jordan
General Harrison declines opinion on Washington character
A SUN reporter visited Gen. Benjamin Harrison to seek his view of George Washington's character. He declined, saying he cannot prepare or answer such questions offhand and would not discuss the character of a man so extensively written about. He noted many requests and his preference for careful, paid contributions.
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SUN
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
George Washington
Chicago
Hamilton
Gen. Harrison
City Life Readouts and Local Notices Mix of Events
City events include a patriotic social at Red Men’s Hall 36 W Washington St. The annual conference of the Refer Methodist Church of Indianapolis meets this week on Eastern Ave. Flora Snider granted by Judge over failure to provide. custody cited. Lucinda Ferguson sues Thomas Ferguson for failure to provide and alleged immorality. she uses Huff as maiden name. W Washington St car shop worker struck on head by steel bar. injury not serious. Second Ward Republicans plan feast at North Side rooms next Tuesday. candidates invited. Horse feed ad and jewelry sale listed with details and locations.
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Martha Washington
Red Men’s Hall
W. Washington-st
Refer Methodist Church of Indianapolis
Eastern Ave
Flora Snider
Harry K. Snider
Lucinda Ferguson
Thomas M. Ferguson
Alure
Lucinda Huff
R. Starret
Martindate-ave
Washington St
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Washington Township
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Gen. Kelly-Kenny
Klipdrift
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