Secret meeting of circus men sparks territory division rumors
Report claims a clandestine gathering among leading shows in Indianapolis discussed carving territory and curbing competition. Attendees allegedly included Peter Sells, John Ringling, E. M. Burke, W. E. Fuller, Prof. Blake, and a Wallace circus rep as plans for a new touring show in 1902 circulated. The aim, it is said, was to avoid red lemonade acts and offer a theatrical road experience. James Bailey and others were noted as possible future movers in the circus world.
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Indianapolis
Peter Sells
John Ringling
E. M. Burke
Cincinnati
Ringling
W.E. Fuller
Rusco & Holland
Minstrels
Prof
Blake
Wallace Circus
James Bailey
Barnum-Bailey Circus
Germany
Sells Circus
Buffalo Bill
Wild West
America
Ringlings
Last Week of Fifty sixth Congress Sees adjournment games
Washington February 23 The coming week marks the final days of the fifty sixth congress with adjournment set for March 4 at noon The Senate faces heavy work on conference reports and remaining appropriation bills including naval sundry civil deficiency and river and harbor measures All senators expect intense action unless an extra session becomes necessary for legislative enactments
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Washington
Senate
Empress Frederick Near Death After Rapid Illness
Berlin reports indicate Empress Frederick’s illness has rapidly progressed over the past week with intense pain and spasms. She reportedly gasped recalling the late emperor’s suffering as her spine becomes affected and death seems imminent.
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Berlin
Frederick
Exposition Bill Passes and Show Closure Announced
The Exposition bill passed and directs the St. Louis show to close on Sunday February 23. The measure also includes a provision for a similar closure in Weston South Carolina. A separate report notes the death of a chief engineer from the Yukon railroad after being struck by a Rock Island suburban train near Egelesto.
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St. Louis Exposition
Kestonj S. C
Jop
Yukon
Rock Island
Egeglesto
Prominent Physician Weber Resigns Post in Nuremberg
Dr Gustave Weber once a noted Cleveland physician and surgeon has resigned from his four year post in Nuremberg to take effect next July John D Razall a leading Cincinnati German will succeed him in the appointment A noted entry reports a missing keeper in Swift Co packing office and possible foul play The Harvard observatory announces a new bright star in Peleus in the first magnitude The Reichstag may request a further 100000000 mark appropriation for the Germany China expedition
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Washington
Gustave
Weber
Cleveland
Nuremburg
John D. Razall
Cincinnati
Smooth Over The House Row
At Saturday morning's session Representative Neal spoke on personal privilege denying enmity toward Speaker Artman and praising him saying they only differed once on rule construction. This marked a shift from Neal's earlier criticism when Artman halted Neal's lengthy speech on the Joss railroad consolidation bill.
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House
Neal
Artman
Joss
Will McKinley Dance Inaugural Parade Details
Washington February 23 The second McKinley inauguration will match prior ceremonies in scale with about 100 wands in formation. A public court of honor and four arches rise before the White House as Pennsylvania Avenue decorates for the parade. An inaugural ball will host McKinley Roosevelt Miles and Dewey among others while fireworks entertain free on the White House lawn.
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Washington
McKinley
White House
Court of Honor
Pennsylvania Ave
Roosevelt
Miles
Admiral Dewey
Funeral Arrangements for Father Bessonies Emphasize Solemn Catholic Rites
Indiana Indianapolis diocese mourns Mgr Bessonies with a funeral planned at St John church. Vespers will open proceedings followed by a solemn requiem pontifical mass led by Bishop Chatard with Bishop O Donaghue and other prelates. Victor Schnell of Terre Haute to preach.
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Mgr. Bessonies
Father Bessonies
Indianapolis
St. John’s Church
Chatard
O’donaghue
Victor Schnell
Terre Haute
Alerding
Fort Wayne
Father S Bessonies
St. John’s
Father Bessomies
Ireland
Dazed crowd as local switch engine fatally strikes man
John Starkey was run down by a two car switch engine at Division street and Oliver avenue. He died Friday night after doctors removed a skull fragment. his death leaves a widow and child. The accident occurred with no light on the cars and bystanders delayed aid for about 30 minutes.
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John Starkey
Division St
Starkey
Kingan’s
Oliver Uve
Minnie Norwell
Hardinger
Opal Hallam
Miss Hallam
Guessing on Popes Death After Verdi
London report cites Pall Mall Gazette Rome correspondent claiming Italians credit a Perugia archbishop with foretelling the pope would die 60 days after Verdi. The pope recalled Verdi’s death and reportedly noted a fate similar to King Victor Emmanuel II, with Feb 26 as the predicted death date.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Rome
Perugia
Monsignor
Verdi
Gatins Acquitted in Williamstown Roommate Slaying Case
In Squire Couch's court Patrick Gatins is found not guilty of murdering his roommate Joan Friel on February 14 in Williamstown. Gatins wept as verdict read. friends carried him from the room in celebration after a fatal card game dispute. Friel drew a revolver during a later confrontation and was shot. Neither defendant married.
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Brazil
Ind
Squire Couch
Patrick Gatins
Joan Friel
Williamstown
Here
Gatins
Friel
Yale Sophomores Rampage at Childs Restaurant
Twenty five Yale sophomores rushed into Childs' restaurant in New Haven on a Saturday morning. They overturned chairs and threw dishes, prompting a police call. The proprietor demanded payment. after initial refusal the students were marched to the police station and then settled the damage. The youths were released.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Childs
Indianapolis Track Elevation Debate Heats Up
The house committee on affairs of Indianapolis heard factions pro and con track elevation. William Fortune, president of the elevated track commission, faced opposition from I S Gordon of a saddlery firm who claimed Fortune is not an Indianapolis resident.
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House Committee On
Indianapolis
I. S. Gordon
Indianapolis Saddlery Company
William Fortune
Elevated Track Commission
Fortune
Woodruff Place
George E. Evans
Evans Flour Mills
Mr. Shaw
Kingan & Co
George Hitz
Hitz Baking Company
Johns. Lazarus
L. D. & W. Railroad
Arthur Gillett
Acme Milling Company
A. H. Nordyke
Nordyke-Marmont Company
Kern
Gauss
Public Works
Sahm
M Gowan to Remain Leader of Indianapolis Street Railway
Hugh J McGowan president of the Indianapolis street railway company and newly elected head of the Cincinnati streetcar combination returned to Indianapolis. He plans to stay at the helm in Indianapolis and divide his time between the two cities for now.
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Hugh J McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railway
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Senate amendment redefines Philippine title of the president
In the senate on Saturday Mr Pettigrew offered an amendment to the Spooner army appropriation bill regarding the government of the Philippines. It provides that the title of the president of the United States shall hereafter read The president of the so called American republic and emperor of the islands of the seas.
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Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
Spooner
Philippines
United States
Jack the Smasher Terrorizes Denver Women
A so called Jack the smasher roams Denver streets at night striking women on the head with a club. Three women fainted Friday night and about a score have been assaulted over a year with two or three fatalities. Police fear a madman is at work.
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Denver
Col
Jack-the Smasher
Monte Cristo at English's Impresses with Scenic Splendor
The Monte Cristo production at English's Friday night wowed with lavish hotel and forest scenes and realistic lighting. James O'Neill drew warm praise though not a curtain speech, while Howell Hansel and Thurton Bergen received strong responses. the run ends Saturday night.
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Monte Cristo
Fontainebleau
James O'Neill
Howell Hansel
Thurton Bergen
Unidentified Woman Seeks Maiden Name Restoration
County clerk Geo. Elliott received an unsigned letter from a woman unsure of her identity. The note asks if she remains Jennie Campbell or Jennie Peters and whether a court granted her request to restore her maiden name after a recent divorce.
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Geo. Elliott
Jennie Campbell
Jennie Peters
Window display charms with madras cloths and airy shirtings
A newspaper note praises HI. P. Was son’s shop window for imported shirtings and madras cloths. Prices in window signs suggest 15 to 59 cents a yard, but store prices rise to 65 cents. Describes striped green white and blue white patterns, light and sheer fabrics, and notes two and a quarter yards needed for a waist.
Live Stock Quotations from Union Stockyards Indianapolis
Cattle receipts 800 with fair quotations across classes from good to prime steers 1 150 to 1 300 pounds to common and good feeder categories. Hogs receipts 3 500 with ranges from good to choice heavy to lightweights. Sheep receipts 100 with good to choice lambs and sheep pricing noted.
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Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Sdascaeeel
Rollens
S.sceeues
Apolis
Police continue Dar ter assault probe with limited leads
Police work continues on the Dar ter assault case with no clear suspects. Robert Carter, the young woman's brother, stated Saturday that her condition was as good as could be expected.
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Youngoman
Births and deaths noted in city records
Births list including Edward and Cordelia Betry and others with addresses. Deaths list names like Georgie Ixon s bouger pulmonary meningitis and Charles Hatton typhoid with ages and hospitals. Marriages item notes John Pruitt and Leona Martin.
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Edward
Cordelia Betry
Holbrook-st
John and
Effie Reed
Oliver-ave
James E
Lulu Laurence
Athenst
Thomas and
Della Scanlon
W. Marflet-st
Chester
Ruby Bradford
N. Ilinois-st
William and Mary Hood
City Hospital
Henry C
Emma Adams
N. Missouri-st
Lincoln
Saran Carter
Wacker-st
Frank and Maud Anderson
Judge Overrules New Trial in Prize Fight Case
Cincinnati February 23 Judge Hollister overruled a motion for a new trial in the prize fight case. He ruled the cited errors insufficient for another hearing and after the decision Saengerfest attorneys gave notice of an appeal.
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Cincinnati
Hollister
Saengerfest
New Sedford Club Plans Buy of Tobacco Trust
A 1500 member non trust club in New Sedford Mass aims to purchase the tobacco trust. In Bristol Pa a wreck injures several railroaders and kills Plagman McClain. Rev William Pulsford of Waltham is invited to Chicago’s Church of the Messiah. Canadian government to open the St Lawrence route and canals day and night. Mary Welch of Patterson NJ sentenced to 20 days for hugging men on the street. A Boston Zoo python to be fed after a six month fast. Rabbits and chickens to be fed to the snake.
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New Sedford
Mass
Tobacco Trust
Bristol
Plagman McClain
Wm. H. Pulsford
Waltham
Church of the Messiah
Chicago
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Quebec
Mary Welch
Paterson
N. J
Fred Harmon
Henry Curley's Death at St Vincent’s
Henry Curley, 40, died at St Vincent's Friday night from dropsy after illness since returning at Christmas from South Africa where he served eight months with the signal service. He had 18 years in service at Austin Texas and was formerly well known in Indianapolis. Family residence is 007 Stevens street. Funeral set for Monday morning at St Patrick's Church.
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Henry Curley
St. Vincent's
South Africa
Austin
Tex
Indianapolis
Stevens St
St. Patrick’s Church
Extraordinary Senate Session Called for March 4
The president issued a proclamation calling an extraordinary session of the fifty-seventh congress to meet at noon March 4. The fifty-sixth congress ends at noon March 4 and the new senate will receive cabinet nominations and handle routine executive matters.
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Senate
Foulke Sees McKinley On Civil Service Reform
William Dudley Foulke of Richmond Indiana returned from Washington after meeting President McKinley. He said the president's attitude toward extending civil service to all government departments is satisfactory to the National Civil Service Reform League and its work.
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Ber
National Civil Service Reform League
Washington
League
McKinley
Clinton and East Vie for Pension Agency Chief Clerk Post
John Clinton current chief clerk at the local U S pension office seeks reappointment under the new agent. Jamie Wast, the designated clerk, is also pursuing the chief clerkship amid internal competition.
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John Clinton
U. S. Pension Office
Jammy Wast
Hungry Politicians Shoes
Seven applications filed at the state department for the consulate general at Hong Kong as news of Mr. Wildman’s death spreads. Harold Money, 20, wins the amateur pigeon shooting championship at Garden City, defeating his father Capt. A W Money who also competed.
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State Department
Hong Kong
New, York
Harold Money
Garden City
A. W. Money
Money
Delegate pays for garden statue incident at D A R congress
A delegate knocked over a jardiniere in the theater lobby during the D A R congress. The managers demanded 35 dollars and the payment was approved.
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Washington
D. A. R. Congress
County School Superintendent Vanishes With Missing Funds
Marinna Florida reports County Superintendent A. J. Woolridge disappeared with allegations of more than 15000 dollars misappropriated. Authorities search for the official amid the shock of the sudden departure and missing funds.
Farmer Wiley Suspects Funeral Fund Scam
Hugh Wiley, Greensburg Indiana, learns his son Lewis died in Jacksonville Oregon. He was asked to send 200 for expenses and have the body shipped to Greensburg by Feb 15 but no word has arrived. Wiley suspects a fraud.
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Greensburg
Ind
Hugh Wiley
Lewis
Jacksonville
Ore
Wiley
Landmark Indiana Congressman Addresses Michigan Club
Detroit reports Congressman Co. B. Landis spoke at a Michigan club event Friday night on the theme A century and a quarter of liberty and law. He represented Indiana and spoke as a featured speaker.
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Detroit
Mich
Co. B. Landis
Indiana
Michigan Club
Entertainment by Ninnewa tribe at Alhambra hall Tuesday
Dr. Rhodes of West and McCarty streets will return from Chicago Sunday night. Ninnewa tribe No. 38 Improved order of Red Men will host an entertainment in Alhambra hall Tuesday evening. Stewart Donnelly jailed for junk theft but placed on probation by Judge Alford. Miss Fannie Edwards, evangelist from Highland place, is seriously ill in Darlington Indiana due to overwork. Emma and Stephen D Crane’s divorce finalized in superior court with alleged infidelity and $500 alimony to the wife. The Sanborn Electric Company cand the 1 .
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Dr. Rhodes
West and
McCarty-sts
Chicago
Alhambra Hall
Stewart Donnelly
Alford
Fannie Edwards
Highland Place
Darlington
Ind
Emma
Stephen D. Crane
Superior Court
Sre
Th Sanborn
Cand
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Tablets
An old advertisement promises quick relief from colds using Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims a full refund if it fails to cure and features W. Grove's signature on each box. Price listed as 28 cents.
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W. Grove
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Health After Grip
Lilla May Guthrie of Heathville Pa describes severe grip illness leaving her weak and unable to eat. After starting Hood's Sarsaparilla she regained appetite and strength within weeks and says she was restored to perfect health.
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Hood
Lilla May Guthrie
P. O
Box
Heathville
Woman reports relief from neuralgia using Grape-Nuts in Omaha letter
An officer’s wife describes severe head neuralgia and a persistent roaring in the head. After using Grape-Nuts daily she says the pains and noises vanished and her general health improved, though she asks for anonymity. The letter is attributed to a Fort Omaha resident and credits Cereal Co Ltd of Battle Creek.
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Government Fort
Omaha Neb
Applicama - Cereal Co, Ltd
Battle
VanCamp Hardware New River Ave Shed Sale
A shed at VanCamp hardware company on River avenue near Bridge street is listed for 460 dollars. Qu. F. Mann at 97 0 E Washington street in a brick block lists a property or item for 5000 dollars.
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VanCamp Hardware Company
River Ave
Bridge-st
Qu. F. Mann
Washington St
Hood's Sarsaparilla Teat Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla Teat Medicine with a price of $1. It claims the pills are the only pills to take with when pillsieta 2 Witt.
Alfred Sturge Receives 500 Dollar Weekly Inheritance
Anna Hl Feb 2 Alfred Sturge a 61 year old tramp printer learns his father in England left him 500 dollars weekly. Despite wealth his travels left him with no money yet he now stands to enjoy the legacy. His family connections include daughters married to British nobility and sons who are professionals.
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Anna
Alfred Sturge
England
Sturge
Alfred
Girl Dies After Tonsil Surgery In Toledo
Miss Via Lewis of Findlay died after a tonsilitis operation when the surgeon's instrument slipped and cut an artery. She died within twenty minutes of the mishap in Toledo.
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Toledo, O
Via Lewis
Findlay
Wheat and livestock prices steady at Chicago and Indianapolis
Chicago markets show firm wheat with May at 574 and corn near 41c gains. Prices for oats pork eggs butter and cheeses listed with varied premiums. At Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis cattle hogs and sheep quotations range by grade, with calves and bulls priced for heavy demand.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Wheat and corn futures and rail freight prices update
Market notes show wheat and corn prices with grades and carriage terms for February. Oats and hay values are listed with quality grades and car totals, alongside inspection figures and car counts for different grain and hay types.
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Hay
Timothy
Hayy
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