Bombardment Intensifies as Boer Reinforcements Advance
A Paardebaurg report says Gen Roberts added more guns and the bombardment of the Boer laager rages, with reinforcements about 2000 men arriving from the north. French took 105 prisoners as Shropshire forces pushed 200 yards closer. London rumors of Battles in the Orange Free State drifted amid conflicting reports on Cronje’s resistance and possible surrender.
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London
Orange Free State
Natal
Cape Town
Evening News
Buller
White
Durban
Paardeburg
Cronje
Kitchener
Roberts
Cronie
Pretoria
Bloemfontein
de Wet
Petrusburg
Ladysmith
Mm Tugela
Warren
Pieters
Colong0
Natali
Russians Jubilate Over Roberts Defeat Telegram
Moscow citizens celebrated after a St. Petersburg telegram announced the inglorious defeat of Roberts. The dispatch notes widespread joy among Muscovite crowds as news spread.
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London
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Roberts
Five Officers Killed in Ladysmith Road Fight
London reports confirm Gen Buller casualties on February 22 with five officers killed and 15 wounded amid heavy fighting on the road to Ladysmith.
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London
Ladysmith
Buller
French steamer Gironde returns with 150 Europeans to Transvaal
Lorenzo Marquez reports that the French steamer Gironde arrived Saturday carrying 150 Europeans to the Transvaal, including 18 Montenegrins in national dress. Earlier reports claimed the ship had been captured by a British warship about a month ago.
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Lorenzo Marquez
Gironde
Transvaal
British Troops Defeat Boers Near Gaberones
In a small engagement near Gaberones on Thursday British forces under Col. Plumer repulsed Boer defenders. British casualties totaled one officer and three troopers wounded.
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Gaberones
Col. Plumer
Train derails near Cape Town. track removal blamed
A train carrying London volunteers to the front derailed at Mulder's Vliet, 14 miles from Cape Town, after several lengths of track were removed. Authorities blamed disloyal colonists for the act, though damage remained not serious.
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Cape Town
City of London Volunteers
Mulder
Auditors May Favor Extra Compensation Rules
Law allows county councils to grant auditors extra pay for council work. Wide variation in amounts. examples include Starke Perry and Marion counties each authorizing about 600. Some counties grant no extra pay at all.
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Starke
Perry
Marion County
Medicated Oil Baths Promised by Local Advertiser
An elderly classified notice from 241 Massachusetts Avenue by Dr Cleveland promotes medicated oil baths for rheumatism and lung ailments. It touts the Plung Renovator as a great lung remedy and urges readers to write for particulars. The vague ad mentions “Feet your Horse Janes’ Dustiess Osta” as part of its promotional text.
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Massachusetts
Are
Cleveland
Are the Boers Licked Part of the Force Ready to Surrender
A Dordrecht dispatch dated February 22 reports Boer forces near Cape Colony opening negotiations with General Brabant toward surrender to the British. Brabant is said to have offered easy terms and halted offensive actions.
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London
Dordrecht
Cape Colony
Brabant
Kern and Bell Seek Indiana State Democratic Delegates
Members of the Democratic State Central Committee delayed in meeting to set a place and time for the state convention. Indianapolis is favored for a national at large delegate, with Sam Mersy a strong rival. John W. Kern is discussed as a potential nominee though not a candidate. Joe Bell backs Jesse Overstreet for Congress but faces opposition. Fort Wayne’s Robert C. Bell is favored as the other at large delegate and a national committeeman candidate. George W. Menzies and Samuel M. Ralston are also mentioned in delegate campaigns.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Sam Mersy
John W. Kern
Joe Bell
Jesse Overstreet
Congress
Bell
Robert C. Bell
Fort Wayne
George W. Menzies
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
Baggage foreman sues street car company for 25000
Charles E. Taylor former baggage room foreman sues the Street Car Company for 25000 after a southbound Illinois streetcar struck him on Vermont Street. His bike wheel broke, he was dragged 300 to 400 feet, presumed dead, then unconscious and insane for weeks. The suit cites wilful negligence and demands motorman name car number stopping rules and company accident report.
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Charles E. Taylor
Union Station
Atttorney
W. V. Rooker
Taylor
Vermont-st
Ilinois-st
Ele
Dairyman Sued for $3000 in Assault Case
Feb 19 1900 Jennie Hatfield sues dairyman Charles M McClelland for 3000 dollars alleging he delivered milk, entered the house, assaulted her, and made immoral propositions.
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Dairyman
Jennie Hatfield
Charles M. McClelland
Fortify the Nicaragua Canal Says Spectator Worded Plan
The Spectator argues for fortifying the Nicaraguan canal terminals to ensure strict neutrality. It claims British interests support fortification and notes U S ability to enforce neutrality like at Suez. It warns France Germany and Russia oppose U S actions and that Britain should align with Monroe Doctrine.
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London
the Spectator
Nicaraguas Canal
United States
Suez Canal
Camara
Spectator
McKinley
France
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Alford's Busy Day At Criminal Court
In a bustling session, several defendants faced penalties. Fred Murray paid $1 and 15 days in jail for stealing whisky and sodas. John Clegg received $5 fine and six months in the workhouse for assault and related acts. Frank Shannon was fined $1 and given one to three years in prison for stealing Judge Wiley's overcoat. Others, including Bert Alcor and Charles Alcor, Ed Daugherty, and Hendricks with James Williams, faced fines and reforms or jail terms. The judge also sentenced John Lawn to nine months in the workhouse and warned on a reform school path for others. The day closed with Herbert Lewis, 10, sent to reform school as his mother urged, ending a long docket.
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Criminal Court
Fred Murray
John Jaeger
John Clegg
W. H. Hickey
Hickey
Clegg
Frank Shannon
Wiley
State House
Prion
Bert Alcor
Charles
Ed Daugherty
Daugherty
Dess
Hendricks
James Williams
Joe Pickett
Reform School
Friedram
Arthur Higgens
Wm. Shea
Jas. Webber
Oliver Hackney
John Lawn
Alford
Lawn
Azid
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Herbert Lewis
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Forecast for the 56 hours ending 8 p m February 25 calls for fair and colder conditions Saturday night then fair and warmer Sunday temperatures show 7 p m 11 noon 6 and 2 pm 6 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Record Drop in Indianapolis Ahead of Forecast
A rapid temperature plunge hit Indianapolis with a sequence from 43 F Friday evening to 2 F in Chicago by 7 a.m. Saturday. Officials note the storm moved quickly, surpassing expectations, and hover near the lower lake region as the northwest reports 0 to 32 below zero before warming.
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Indianapolis
Wappenhans
Chicago
Merchante's Lunch and Rail Stop Offerings
Merchante's Lunch advertised at 25¢ and a Union station restaurant. Lap robes and blankets sold at cost. Strawniger and Nillug announced at 37 Monument Place.
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Union Station
Strawniger & Nillug
Dazzling wedding at St John s church in Washington
Lillian Pauncefote daughter of the British ambassador and Robert Bromley an embassy aide wed at noon in St John s Episcopal church Washington Bishop Satterlee officiated with Mackay-Smith assisting Seven hundred fifty invitations drew diplomatic guests while cabinet members attended The bride s white satin dress and future presentation to the queen were noted Gifts from Rothschilds Carnegie De Lichtervelde and many prominent figures marked the celebration They plan to sail for England shortly thereafter
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Washington
Lillian Pauncefote
Robert Bromley
England
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Henry V. Satterlee
Alexander Mackay-Smith
D. D
St. John’s Church
Lester
George Curzon
Lord Curzon
Rothschilds
Carnegie
Countess de Lichtervelde
Baroness von Hengelmueller
Ambassador Choate
Long
Senator McMillan
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Stanley Matthews
Bancroft Davis
Gov. Roosevelt
Curzon
Unsightly Bills Describe Minstrel Show Plans
A vandalism-like display in the county court house shows uncouth posters featuring caricatures of black people tied to cake walks. The Elks lodge plans a minstrel show at English's, with bills posted in corridors and offices, including the controller’s area, alleging Mayor Taggart may lead the event.
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Elks’ Lodge
English’s
Court House
Board of Charities
Supt
Quigley
Police
Elks Were
Taggart
Controller’s
Mrs Snyder is Granted Divorce on Cruelty and Immorality
Virginia Snyder was granted a divorce from Isaac C. Snyder by Judge Garter on charges of cruel treatment and immorality. A K P lodge expulsion of the husband for similar offenses was noted. Other divorces listed include Alphabretta Smith from Jos A McCurdy, Nellie Linn from John F Gustin, Kate Smith from Harry Smith, and Samuel Whitridge from Ollie. Divorces by Judge McMaster included Robert White from Kittie, James from Adora Kenoyer, and Daisy from Carl Bennerscheidt.
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Virginia Snyder
Isaac C. Snyder
Garter
K. of P. Lodge
Albert Elig
Snyder
Carter
Alphabretta Smith
Jos. A
McCurdy
Nellie Linn
John F
Gustin
Kate Smith
Harry Smith
Samuel Whitridge
Ollie
Judge Daly Defends Assault Ruling Against Leathers Decision
Judge Daly maintains that his assault and battery decisions remain valid despite Judge Leathers Small habeas corpus ruling. He notes the case is appealed to the supreme court and calls the ruling not final. Police court officials say penalties for extreme assaults could reach 500 dollars and 180 days if a deadly weapons charge is added.
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Judge Daly
Leathers
Daly
Supreme Court
Man Charged With False Pretenses Cried On Stand
L. L. Besserer, traveling salesman, arrested by Detectives Holtz and Morgan on Friday and charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. He was released in police court Saturday after admitting an overdrafted bank account and crying while recounting domestic troubles and drinking issues.
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L. L. Besserer
Mzi
Holtz and Morgan
Sullivan pursues stage career after trial with Land stock
John Sullivan, a young dramatic student, has been with Land stock company for several days in Held by the Enemy. Not a regular member, he filled a minor role and wore a peer to conceal his identity. He has appeared as an amateur on stage and plans to become a professional actor. Grand Hotel Cafe meals 25 cents.
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John Sullivan
Land Stock Company
Sullivan
Negroes Organize To Fight Unionism
Colored workers in Chicago announce a rival federation of labor for colored men, claiming self defense against organized labor which they accuse of half-hearted support and hostility to equal participation. Local councils form across many sections of the country to challenge union standards.
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Chicago
National Federation of Labor For
Mayor Harrison seeks meeting to end Chicago lockout
Chicago Feb 24 Mayor Harrison sent a letter to the building trades council asking for representatives to meet those from the building contractors council to settle the present lockout. The council agreed and the mayor proposed to chair. A similar note was sent to contractors. The meeting will likely be held Monday.
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Chicago
Harrison
Building Trades Council
Building Trades Contractors’ Council
Butler DePauw debate judges named and events at Plymouth church
The Butler DePauw debate on direct popular vote for senators will feature judges Profs Moran Pursue Tuttle Wabash and Woodburn from State University. Orval Mehring Emsley W Johnson and Edwin Thompson will argue for Butler. DePauw plans 300 rooters on a special train and a revived summer college opens July 1 for six weeks with staff to be retained. Prohibition student group forms, democratic club planned, republican club declines. A minstrel show for athletics and dormitory vandalism incidents are noted.
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Plymouth Church
Profs. Moran
Pursue
Tuttle
Wabash
Woodburn
State University
Orval Mehring
Emsley W. Johnson
Edwin Thompson
Butler
DePauw
Union veteran legion to meet on Saturday in Market street hall
Activities noted across city include a Saturday Legion meeting on Market street, Hodgin admitted to the bar in circuit court, Spaulding case continued in police court to March 7, and Governor Mount attending Prof. Smart’s funeral in Lafayette with Charles E. Wilson.
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Union Veteran Legion
Market St. Albert
V. Hodgin
James K. Kepperly
Sam Spaulding
Oliver Petty
Gov. Mount
Charles E. Wilson
Lafayette
Prof. Smart
Purdue
Evangelical Rescue,and Manual Training Society
Capitol Ave
Young Women's Club
Reading Recom
North St
Margaret Conwell
JOSHING CHARGES AGAINST HORN AT FIREMEN TRIAL
The Board of Safety faced a tense session as dismissed firemen including James Horn, Royal Seibert, and John W. Miller sought trial on charges. Attorneys clashed over setting dates while ex Governor Hanna pressed for hearings. Horn defended his conduct, calling himself diligent, with Captain Leach noting occasional lapses but overall solid work.
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Board of Safety
James Horn
Royal Seibert
John W. Miller
Roth
Thomas Hanna
Seibert
Gov. Hanna
Bell
Joseph W. Kealing
Harry Negley
Barrett
Capt. Leach
Engine Company 2
Horn
Garrett
Leach
Pearson Mendenhall
Capt
Mendenhall
John Allen
Allen
Christian
Stucky
John V. R. Allen
al van Camp
Warren Sloan
Fireman Horn Faces Dismissal Controversy At Engine House
Testimony in the city firehouse dispute reveals Captain Leach dismissed Horn amid claims others in the company behaved similarly. Witnesses praised Horn's performance while noting jokes and friendly jeering. some residents and officials voiced support for Horn's return. Prosecution cites general lack of energy at fires, but many agree Horn was a capable, well-liked man.
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Horn
Capt. Leach
Johnson
Brattain
Aldrich
Leach
Yehrson
Roth
Capt
Teath
Cods
Tom
H. W. Carter
Hileideave
Carter
William Lynch
Barrett
Lynch
Heern
Samuel Adair
Adair
J. F. Miler
No. 2
Miller
Company 2
Bert Berryman
Callen Denies Liquor League Criminalization Claim
J F Callen disputes a report that licensed saloonists aided in prosecuting druggists for liquor selling. He says the quoted address to Roberts Park Church reflected his personal view and notes he has not been liquor league secretary since last June.
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J. F. Callen
Verdict Awarded to Girl in Van Camp Case
Patsy O'Brien, a young girl, received a $2,500 verdict from a superior court jury in room 2 after suing Van Camp Hardware for injuries from a tire iron gouge incident aboard a delivery wagon. The case sought $10,400.
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Patsy O'Brien
van Camp Hardware Company
Buskirk Nominated for Circuit Judge in Indiana Counties
Thomas B. Buskirk of Paoli was nominated Saturday by the Democrats for judge of the circuit comprising Jackson Orange and Washington counties. He serves on the State tax board and would resign if elected to the bench.
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Thomas B. Buskirk
Paoli
Jackson
Orange
Washington
Bicycle reminders on The Sun liner page
The Sun's liner page announces bicycle reminders to help readers prepare for the season. It stresses timely posting of tips and keeps Huers informed, noting that The Sun's liners pay.
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SUN
Young Girl in Court Seeks Guardian, Refuses Reform School
In circuit court Saturday Lavi M. Trotter petitioned to place his 15 year old daughter Anna Bell in the reform school for girls. Anna Bell denied being incorrigible and testified against going back to the Home for the Friendless. Judge Allen sent her to the Guardian's home until a suitable home can be found.
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Lavi M. Trotter
Anna Bell
Reform School For Girls
He Wants to Go to Plainfield
Clarence Johnson told police court on Saturday that he would likely be sent to reform school. The judge noted the youth seems in need of reformation and cannot improve where he is. Pearl Smith, known to the peace, supports sending him to Plainfield.
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Clarence Johnson
Lkely
Reform School
Pearl Smith
Plainfield
Alao
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