U S gunboat responds amid China missionary attack
American gunboat El Cano ordered to Kin Tung after attacks on missions in southern China. Consul reports a Kingham family of English missionaries killed, others likely escaped. Communications note increased danger to foreigners and uprisings near Nanchang and Wanchang as ships move toward strategic Yangtze patrol zones.
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Washington
State Department
China
Kingham
Gen. Rogers
Shanghai
Wanchang
Klangsi
King Yang
Nanchang
Rogers
EL Cano
Yangtse
Kin Tung
Nanking
Caton Depot for a Day plagiarism suit filed in court
Helen Gaylord and Lavetta Cora Sanders of Canton Illinois sue Annie Sire Hock of West Virginia alleging infringement of the play Caton Depot for a Day copyrighted in December 1295. The complaint claims the defendant performed the work in multiple towns under Union Depot without permission and seeks injunction damages and court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen Tiiia
United States Circuit Court
Helen Gaylord
Lavetta R. Cora A. Sanders
Canton
Annie Sire Hock
West Virginia
Todian
Caton Depot
Cnion Depot
Lafayet
Crawfordsville
Frinkfort
Lenenon
Clarmington
Washville
Goshen
Muslinsville
Elkhart
Joee Led To Blows In Hadghville Court Fight
George Shepard of Kussma appeared in police court Monday with a bruised eye and injuries described as minor after a street brawl in Hadghville Saturday night. Frank Samosk and Andred Paulik exchanged blows following a joke about Shepard. Samosk punched Shepard then Paulik struck him in the eye as the altercation escalated. Samosk and Paulik suffered minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shepard
Frank Samosk
Andred Paulik
Hadghville
Punk Samosk
Shepard
Chicago
RoWife
Eversheds
Pauliki
Fauliki
Samoshi
Shepard Cau
Samoswo
Paulikt
Gosport Postmaster Nomination Sent by President
Washington February 26 The president sent to the Senate the nomination of D B Barton to be post master at Gosport Indiana.
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Gosport
Ejedtal
The
Sun
Washington
Wanday
Seule Ie
D. PB. Barton
Ind
Suit for Loss of Hand Against Kalyne & Jilsan Co
Christopher D. Lahrman sues in superior court on December 26, 1905 alleging VI cturies while employed by the defendants. While operating a circular saw he pushed timber near the rack when his hand slipped and severed his wrist. He was able to earn decent wages before the accident and now seeks 5009 dollars. Local ads mention Walschner a and Gust Rosberg tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher.d. Lahrman
Sult
Kalyne & Jilsan Company
Lahrman
Love of Books Is His Undoing Arrest in Front of Shop
Theodore uinckburn, a 2nd ward carpenter living at 2138 Hovey Street, was arrested Saturday by Bicyclemen Asking and Ameden on a charge of stealing a 25 cent book titled An Old Maid's Love. He, described as romantic and fond of literature, picked the volume at Baker's second hand books on 1B Washington Avenue, was observed by the proprietor, and police caught him with the book hidden under his coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Uinckburn
Asking
Ameden
Blackburn
Carpenter
Hovey-st
Baker
Washington
Demand for Hunter License Fees Summary
A Fish and Game Commission inquiry response notes about 11000 dollars were collected last year from hunter license fees. The funds fund enforcement of fish, game, and bird laws. The letter asks who issued licenses and how the money is spent, plus questions on auto licensing and related casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game Commission
F. E. Darle
Warnford Cit
Ind
Earle
Karle
Lange
Monteeminty
Death toll from consumption rises in January report
The secretary of the State Bowvit of Meaith, DR dN Murty, reports 419 deaths from consumption in January across Ta dana, with 4391 pneumonia and 3 typhoid deaths nationwide. Weather mildness allegedly boosted typhoid spread. Indianapolis deaths hit 37.3 per 1000, Evansville 2.3, Fort Wayne 129, South Bend 13.
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Tadana
Meaith
Dn. Murty
Hive
Namber
Indianapolis
Evansville
Fort Wage
South Bend
Serre Saute
WIFE'S SCHEME BLOCKED IN LETTER CASE
Miss Jessie Anan Tucker was arrested on a charge of opening another person's letter. Mrs HK West testified. Commissioner Meares released Tucker and surmised the case. Divorce proceedings for Mrs West are pending. Tucker had been doing housework for Mr West, and the charge may have been an attempt by a wife to gain leverage in a separated situation.
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Jessie Anan Tucker
Porson
HK. West
Washington and Oriental Ats
C. W. Meares
ME ‘Tucker
West
Hunter seeks warrant for deserting wife and child
Dickson Hunter of 1503 N Benale has a warrant sworn against his son in law John Ben son for deserting his wife Winifred and their child. The couple are said to be fleeing in relation to a bounty.
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Dickson Hunter
N. Benale
John Benson
Winifred
Father Hunter
Child Injured in Yard After Buggy Accident
A three year old girl, Louisa N Tallentire, daughter of William Tallentire at 321 East Eastat, suffered a broken ankle playing in the yard. Two boys, John J Roach age seven and John Creft age 73, were thrown from a buggy at Washington Street and Noblests, suffering severe head injuries.
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A. Child
Louisa N. Tallentire
William Tallentire
Gamewell
Easteat
John J. Roach
Washington St
John Creft
Weehington
Washington
Wen
Crumpacker Unopposed for Renomination in Tenth District
Congressman Edgar Crumpacker faces no active opposition as the Republican convention in Lafayette nominates him again. The talks of district changes and targets from Warren and Tippecanoe counties prompt rivals to consider reconfiguring the Tenth, though northern counties oppose altering the current map.
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Raymond T. Hall
Edgar Dean Crumpacker
Utis
Lafayette
Crumpacker
Leven
Yedoubizdle
Watson
Stith
Washington
Peowe
Congress
Ftig
Strike 15 Averted in Soft Coal Fields Settlement Reached
In a New York report, miners and soft coal operators announce a tentative peace after a day of talks at the Waldorf Astoria. Operators imply a possible 5 percent wage rise and agree to a one year accord, with broader national negotiations anticipated in Indianapolis. A formal convention call and ongoing discussions heighten hopes for settlement across coal districts.
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Seth praleRan
New York
Mitchell
Alent SQ
Pista
Indianapolis
Lewis Bays No Strike Amid Coal Wage Talks
UMW vice-president T. T. Lewis states miners will not strike as operators led by F. Bing of Pittsburgh and Henry Taylor of Winola agree to wage increases matching the prewar scale. Mitchell, Robbing and Taylor held talks in New York and Pittsburgh. Lewis says the anthracite producers must grant an advance under pressure from large interests.
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Xeale
Stathrael
Ing
Lewis Hid
T. T. Lewis
United Mine Workers
F. F. Mobbing
Pittsburg
Henry SN. Taylor
Winola
Mitchell
Robbing
Taylor
New York
Pitts
Biumndus
Lewis
Fragmented crime note with confused details and names
A garbled report mentions detective McCue involving a Glache girl and a Big Four Railroad junction. He reportedly found five dead bodies or clues near Tee 4 uraymlis two miles southeast, and was reprimanded after a chaotic sequence in Nerword and Big Pine garden.
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Jwranes
William McCue
Big Four
Uraymlis
McCue
Streets to Be Improved in Mortry’s District
Board of Public Works approved extensive street improvements. Plans include cement paving on Dorman street from Michigan Ave to Tenth, cement sidewalks and gravel roadway on Hw ingest from Twelfth to Thirteenth, cement sidewalks on Mablesy from de Grandeave to fer uinus, brick roadway on Alleghem from Sitnofest to Capitalave, and curb and walks on other streets. Opening and extension of Nace seventeenth street from Pennsylvanivedt to Meridians discussed. Final sewer action set for Centrslave from Ball creek to Thirty-fourth-4t.
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Mo Mortry
Board of Puislic Works
Orld
Maridian St
Raymond-st
Yabor-st
Alleghem
Sitnofest
Capitalave
Brit
Trial of Bertha Chiche in New York City
Prosecutor urges conviction as Bertha Chiche, a young French girl, faces trial for a serious case against her former master in Manhattan. Assistant DA Ely stresses public safety and the duty of the jury while noting the defendant’s calm demeanor and the courtroom's quiet proceedings.
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Scrippe
MecBne Press Association
New York
Bertha Chiche
Td Getdron
Fure
Davis
Belet
Soqts
Abe Yoors
Estitianum
Ler
Abe Levyl
Hosatyky
Sig
Assistat
Ely
Ely Takl
Genlton
Cerdron
Gerdma
Methodists Pleased After Indiana Raid At Louisville
Reported unclear text suggests Methodists express mild satisfaction after a raid incident in Louisville involving Teal's Place and players in Indianapa. KHeste of the Commercial club, plus three Methailie Dank Concerd commission members, departed Louisville. Indianapolis expressions show no definite conclusions reached.
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Teal
Occidental to Condemn Historic Building in Schaull Case
Clemens Vonnegut on behalf of the Schaull heirs signed an agreement with the Board of Public Works granting jurisdiction to proceed with condemnation of the Qercifentnhortel building at the corner of Washington and Illinois. He said once Gustav Schnull returns from California in about four weeks, Fangemerita will tear down the upper three stores, leaving the first story standing. The first story is to be ragged and stood until the heirs arrange for a modern building with a cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemens Vonnegut
Schaull
Board of Public Works
Washington and
Illinoiests
Gustav Schnull
iCalifornia
Fangemerita
Saloon Arrests Prompt Nichols Law Fines in Court
Capt Hyland raided Teal's saloon at 9 N Alabama St with Dicyclemen Asking and Amsden finding three men in back room. Teal pleaded guilty to violating the Nicholson law and paid 10 dollars plus costs. Other saloonkeepers Johan Yeager, Fred Beck, Tred Eacott, and James Fennel also pleaded guilty for Nicholson law violations and were fined 7 dollars plus costs.
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Ben Tral
Anid
Martin Hyland
Bundy
Capt
Hyland
Teal's
N. Ala
Vama St
Dicyclemen
Amsden
Teal
Nichols
Costa
Polce Court
Tred Eacott
Il F
South St
Fred Beck
Virginia-ave
Johan Yeager
Oliver-ave
James Fennel
South-st
Banquet Planned for Marion Club Ball Change
The Marion club plans a banquet substituting the usual annual ball. Notices went out Monday and responses are expected from about half of its 1,800 members. The banquet will be at a downtown hotel with members urged to contribute two dollars per plate on March 12 before the current administration ends.
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Marion Club
Lea
Lawyer seeks injunction over Hungarian payoffs in police case
Nicholas Spielberg attorney asks circuit court to bar Justice of the Peace Smock from ruling in a damage suit, alleging he was defrauded by Hungarians and that fellow attorney Neinbold spread rumors to ruin his reputation. Spielberg claims $5 payments to him as interpreter and a larger scheme to extort the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Spielberg
Justice of the Peace
Spielberg
Spielerg
T As
Spielherx
Lemon C. Neinbold
Reinbold
Onsen
Spletiere
William T. Hailey
Hrinhold
Spielbert
Eirruit
Justles of
Sanda Mestre
Leppert Named Peoria Passenger and Ticket Agent
Leppert has been appointed six trip rider agent of the New York Central Lines at Peoria to take effect March. The appointment follows the consolidation of the L B and W and Big Four ticket officers at Peoria. G W Alexander becomes city passenger and ticket agent in charge of joint files. Leppert is a Tecian apnis man and was formerly in L B E W general offices.
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Leppert
Peoria
Fort
New York Central
Feorth
Teket
G. W. Alexander
Mail Agent Jailed In Registered Mail Robbery Case
Terre Haute Ind Feb . Inspector Pletcher today arrested George A Netherton a 65 year old mail agent at the Union depot on a charge of rifling registered mail He is prostrated and threaten suicide and was locked up in jail He has been in the mail service many years .
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Sno
Terres Haute
Ind
Pletcher
George A. Netherton
Union
Netherton
Locke
Post
Bitolithic 18 Used for North Western Avenue Pavement
City engineer prepares bids for completing paving on Northwestern Avenue using bitulithic material. Hoosier Construction has $15,000 invested in the base. court rulings halted earlier work. Warren Brothers relinquished bitulithic patents. city plans new contract with Lara of Public Works and may compensate Hoosier for work already done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bizine Miller
Northwestern-ave
Matson Lellerts
Warren Brothers’ Company
Hoosier Construction Company
Lara of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Hoosier Constenction Company
Gambler Rahke to Michigan City Prison in Forgery Case
Rahke, a gambler described with a stoic air, is bound for Michigan City prison after being convicted of forgery. The trial featured testimony from a wide witness list and an appeal plan to the supreme court, with defense alleging improper jury guidance and questionable witnesses.
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Rahke
Emil
Gir
Inny
Hose
Supreme Court
Les Tahke
Wreneh
Wrenen
White
Sherrene
Saresay
Franne
Kroes
Ratke
Pitts
Ricks
Accus
Thornton
Uen
Case of McEachern Murder Case Seeks Change of Venue
Case of Mpeachern Vs Hector McEachern charged with the murder of William Griffin seeks a venue change arguing that pretrial excitement and publicity might influence jurors. Judge Fremont Alford presided and ordered venue to another county. McEachern’s attorneys Michael Ryan and Joel Elshaus filed the petition. Griffin was killed in November at a yard area during the incident. McEachern allegedly dragged Griffin away from the premises. The report also mentions a separate note about the Board of Public Works and the Big Four Railway Co. discussing grade separations at wetts.
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Hector McEachern
Wiliam Griffin
Enue
Masson
Fremont Alford
Michael Ryan
Jomelshaus
McEachs
J McEachern
Griffin
F A.svard
Big Four Hailway Co
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Pembroke Arcade
Overcoath
Main
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Tinpécanne
Crumpicker
Hanly
Valparaiso
Wood
Willie Wood
Tippecetoeta
Lake
Porter Counties
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Newton
Laporte
Jarner
Benton
Michell
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Secredy J. Iediquet
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Gamesters
Hunyak
Geo. Netherton
Terre Haute
CONN
Augustus
P . White Man
Michigan C
Michigan City
James la Wrench
Mpeachern
William Griff
Brighton
Vaya Drug
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