Fox and Smith Reinstated in Fire Department Case
The Board of Safety released Capt. John F. Fox and Fireman Thomas Smith after secret session decisions found no evidence against them and ordered their return to duty. Several others including James Horn, John Allen, and J. W. Allen were found guilty and dismissed. George Stapp was ordered to report for exam, and Bradley Connett’s resignation was accepted. Smith spoke emotionally of Old Jim the fire horse as he was reinstated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Safety
John F. Fox
Thomas Smith
James Horn
John Allen
J. W. R. Allen
Edward Stiegelmeyer
William Donovan
Royal Seibert
Chief Barrett
Bradley Connett
George Stapp
Ash
Sixteenth-sts
Smith
Ward 2
Old Jim
The Suns Liner Page Growing Popular In Indianapolis
The Sun’s seventh page is built around wants that are likely to be satisfied. The Sun is becoming the popular want liner of Indianapolis because it is widely read, more so than the competition. The liners pay.
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Indianapolis
Mother of Vernie Caudell Located in Indiana
Sheriff Clark found Vernie Caudell's mother, now Mrs Etla Gurley, in Charlottesville Indiana. The soldier wrote from Fort Cook Nebraska and has been missing since being placed in an orphan asylum as an infant. Relatives John Caudell of Brightwood and James Highebee of 1622 Sheldon Street rejoiced at news after years without trace.
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Clark
Vernie Caudell
Fort Cook
Neb
Charlottsville
Ind
Etla Gurley
Caudell
John Caudell
Brightwood
James Highebee
Sheldon St
Damage suit over horse injury near Fall Creek
Julia A. Metcher sues Indianapolis in a damage case claiming injuries from her horse Bugsy stepping on her as they rode near Fall Creek. The fragmented OCR text shows the plaintiff alleging harm and seeking relief.
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Julia
A.’ Metcher
Indianapolis
Falleek
Still Digging as County Inquiry Proceeds
Investigators in the county auditor's office continue their meticulous review of records. Mr Ayres notes the probe started June 1, 1898, covering Tom Taggart's term and Will Hughes's 20 days in office, with work on Mr Smith's term advancing and a March 21, 1896 cutoff reached. the final outcome depends on whether the county council will provide funds to finish the audit.
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The
County Recorder
County Auditor’s Office
15 Cent Charge From Detroit Clearing Agreement
George B Caldwell assistant cashier of the Merchants national bank returns from the Detroit meeting of clearing houses of several large cities reporting an agreement that collections over 300 dollars will pay a collection charge of one twentieth of one percent with no charge under 15 cents. Applies to collections from New York Boston and Philadelphia arriving by circuitous routes to avoid exchange.
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George B. Caldwell
Merchants’ National Bank
Detroit
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Put Off A Train Law Case Heads To Supreme Court
The Pennsylvania railroad company versus Artie S Street raises the right to refuse passage to a mileage ticket holder with no passage blanks. Street, with a 1000 mile ticket from the Central Passenger Association, was expelled at Camden while his wife with a regular ticket rode. Street seeks damages after a lower court awarded $250.
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Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Artie S. Street
Henry County
Street
Central Passenger Association
Pennsylvania
Hamilton
Richmond
Ind
Camden
Man in Court Over Dead Animal Removal Monopoly
Ambrose Hedges faced police court on a charge of interfering with the rights of city scavenger Joe Hass. Hedges had hauled away a dead animal, Haas seeks action, Handé Ony won a contract but courts have long debated monopolies in the business. The case was continued.
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Ambrose Hedges
Joe Hass
Hedges
Haas
Handé Ony
Cohen Goes Free After Court Dismissal
Harry Cohen, charged by B. Mazo with stealing a counter stool and a meat saw, was discharged in police court Tuesday. He claimed Mazo had him arrested after Cohen allegedly told people Mazo sold "Christian meat." Cohen proved he possessed the stool and had borrowed the saw.
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Harry Cohen
B. Mazo
Mazo
Cohen
Parker Emery Faces Court After Street Robbery
Parker Emery aged 19 of 1103 Road Street North Indianapolis stood in police court on Tuesday after allegedly robbing a 4 messenger boy, Claude Christian, of $2.50 on Monday. The robbery charge was dismissed and he was charged with petit larceny, then assault and battery and drunkenness were added and also dismissed.
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Parker Emery
Road St
Indianapolis
Claude Christian
County awards bids for metal cases and shelves
County commissioners opened bids for metallic file cases and bookshelves for the auditor and clerk offices on Tuesday. The contract went to Art Metal Construction Co. of Jamestown New York for 4850 dollars, topping competing offers.
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Art Metallic Construction Company
Jamestown
N. Y
Baby Whorland Incubator Baby Weighs Three and a Half Pounds
Baby Whorland, also known as the incubator baby, now weighs three and a half pounds. She will remain in her box until warm weather arrives for proper care and growth.
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Babys Whorland
Baby Whorland
Moxley Fined After Vicious Dog Case At Cedar Street
George Moxley of 437 Cedar Street appeared in police court Tuesday over a vicious dog charge. He defended the animal as not vicious, saying a monster roars and devours. His wife claimed the dog never bit anyone but Democrats and recounted an incident with a GOP poll-taker whose trousers were torn and leg chewed, then sewed. Moxley paid a $1 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moxley
Cedar St
Moxley
Up to Date Jewelry Advertising Gem Selection
Up to Date Jewelry presents latest designs after returning from the east. Stock of diamonds is complete and every stone was carefully selected and is a gem. J. P. Mullaly Hammonds and optical work located at 25 Monument Place.
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J. P. Mullaly
Hammonds
Monument Place
Lap Robes and Blankets at Cost at Monument Place
Strawmyer and Nilius list a7 at Monument Place offering lap robes and blankets at cost. Grand hotel meals sco?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawmyer & Nilius
Grand Hetal Cate
Surrender of Cronje Ends Boer War Stand at Paardeburg
London dispatch reports General Cronje and his forces capitulated unconditionally to British forces at daylight Tuesday near Paardeburg. General Roberts confirms the surrender, noting timing and that the Boer strength will be announced later. The event falls on Majuba anniversary.
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Roberts
War Office
Surrender of Cronje Described by Paardebert Dispatch
A Paardebert dispatch in the Evening Journal recounts how General Cronje sent a flag of truce at dawn to negotiate surrender to Lord Kitchener. Cronje sought safe conduct for civilians, while surrender terms for his forces were unconditional. Cronje left his laager with officers and met Kitchener, then Roberts, in a cordial exchange as Boers’ camp suffered from hunger, depleted ammo, damaged artillery, and burned wagons.
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New York
Paardebert
Evening Journal
Cronje
Nia
Kitchener
Creije
Lord Roberts
Discord Among Boers Reported By Roberts Dispatch
London Feb 27. War Office releases Roberts dispatch dated Paardeberg Feb 27 1120 am detailing Boer discord and falling morale as Crone’s force faced pressure. Cavalry advances by Canadian regiment engineers and Gordon Highlanders plus Shropshires pushed to within 600 yards of the enemy trenches while balloon observers aided operations.
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War Office
Roberts
Cronje
Paardeberg
Intelligence Department
de Arr
Gordon “Highlanders
Shropshires
Surrender of Cronje Looms as Boer Defense Fades
The Boer force around Cronje, estimated at 4,000 with 20,000 to 50,000 British and over 100 guns nearby, is collapsing after a prolonged siege. Roberts renewed bombardment and infantry pressure gradually wore down the laager, with Cronje fleeing Magersfontein to the Maddex river bed before heavy fighting near Koodooestand.
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Cronje
King
Roberts
Bigs
French
Kelly-Kenny
Maddex
Koodooestand Drift
London rejoices as Cronje surrenders in flood of joy
News of General Cronje’s surrender spreads through London amid rain and celebration. Crowds cheer, telegraph offices run, and stock exchange songs mark the moment. The surrender of 4,000 to 6,000 Boer troops reshapes the war, opening the southern Free State and threatening Bloemfontein while Transvaal remains unsettled and potential battles loom.
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London
Cronje
Stock Exchange
Roberts
Kitchener
Pall Mall
War Office
Majuba Hill
Southern Free State
Cape Colony
Ladysmith
Bloemfontein
Transvaal
Cory
Cronje Described as Reluctant Farmer to Bold General
Gen Cronje, about 63, surrendered to Gen Roberts in the Orange Free State. Described by MontagU White as shy in peace, religious, and careless about dress, but in war he is decisive and directs his troops on the field. He rose from farmer to superintendent of natives and gained fame in the 1880-81 uprising and the Jameson raid.
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New York
Cronje
Roberts
Orange Free State
Montagu White
United States
Conje
Free State
Jameson
Roberts V C Born in India and Made Indian Army Chief
London Feb 2 Field marshal Lord Roberts V C commander in South Africa and former Indian Army chief. Born 1830 in Cawnpore, India, he grew up in England and was famed for quiet, observant nature. He married well and loved his son while pursuing campaigns.
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London
Lord Roberts
V. C
South Africa
Cronje
Cawnpore
India
England
Roberts
Yao
Prisoners Exchange Anticipated in World War Era
London dispatch reports military officials expect Lord Roberts to swap a large batch of Boer prisoners captured Tuesday for British captives held in Pretoria. At that moment 193 officers and 2,659 men were in Boer custody, to be exchanged for an equal number of Boers. General Cronje to be held as a prisoner of war, likely aboard a British warship at Cape Town, due to lack of Boer officers of his rank for exchange.
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London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Cronje
Cape Town
War Will Go On
Montagu White says capturing Cronje would not end the war and Pretoria must fall. He predicts heavy losses as British advance toward the Transvaal capital and urges U S mediation to end the conflict within a fortnight if the government takes a firm stand. He cites Europe and Russia as unlikely mediators.
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New York
Montagu White
Buffalo
Cronje
Pretoria
Transvaal
Europe
Russia
William
United States
England
Demands War With Germany In Turkish Leader’s Plea
Berlin reports Gen Von Cergoltz, organizer of the Turkish army, issued a sensational article claiming public sentiment in Singland calls for war with Germany after the South African conflict ends. The piece underscores rising tensions and potential looming confrontation in the European theater.
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Germany
Berlin
von Cergoltz
Singland
Surrender News Casts Gloom Over The Hague
News of Gen Cronje surrender to Lord Roberts was received in The Hague on Tuesday morning causing a general mood of gloom among residents and officials.
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the Hague
Queen Congratulates Roberts Telegram Message
In Osborne Isle of Wight on February 37 the queen sent a telegram of congratulations to General Lord Roberts after the news of Croa je’s surrender. The сообщение references royal reaction and honors the military victory in a formal tone.
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Reberts
Osborne
Isle. of Wight
Queen
Roberts
One Druggist Indicted for Liquor Law Violation
Grand jury indicted a druggist for liquor law violation. The man is in Kansas City and will be served upon return. Chief Barrett, Wm. Kothe, and Controller Johnson appeared before the grand jury Monday amid speculation on other cases. Hornaday case not touched. Barrett testifies in a minor assault case.
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Kansas City
Chief Barrett
Fire Department
Wm. Kothe
Johnson
Grand
Grant Hornaday
Hornaday
Old Woman’s Will Case in Circuit Court over Deed
Kate Sheehan, Mary Coval and Benjamin Doughty sue Hannah May Finn claiming undue influence over Mary Sheehan who deeded property on South West Street valued at 1200 dollars. Finn and husband, a saloon keeper, lived with the mother near death, alleged to have influenced the transfer. Plaintiffs seek division of the estate among all heirs.
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Kate Sheehan
Mary Coval
Benjamin Doughty
Hannah May Finn
Mary Sheehan
Doughty
S. West St
Big Four Railway Company
Kate
Ace Stewart Will Come to Baseball Season
The American League leaders refuse to disclose Chicago meeting details. President Watkins arrives with no comment on the Chicago situation, citing antagonism with the National League. Ban Johnson plans Detroit club work and will visit Cleveland midweek, not to discuss Chicago. Ace Stewart visited Monday and is expected to play this season, with no anticipated trouble.
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American Baseball League
Chicago
Watkins
Ban Johnson
Detroit
Clevelama
Brush
Louisville
Ace Stewart
OUR YOUNG TAMMANY ELECTION PREDICTIONS THE INDEPENDENT TICKET
Political observers forecast defeat for the regular Marion club ticket as independents gain momentum. Ring rule is cited as a motive for voter dissatisfaction even if not decisive, with last year already seeing independent directors elected. The campaign is intensely heated with the election looming more than a week away.
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Marion Club
Not On The Market Christ Church Property Report Denied
ERB Peck of the Christ Church vestry denies a business option on Meridian Street Circle property for a large office building. He says no vestry meeting or discussion supports such a claim and the church property is not on the market in ordinary terms.
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Erb Peck
Christ's Church
Meridian St
Circle
Mr. Peck
Christchurch
Judge Grants Reform School Sentence For Eddie Griffin
Judge Alford set aside a suspended sentence for Eddie Griffin aged 13 and sentenced him to reform school. He admitted stealing money from Millie Goodnight Sunday and was bound over to the grand jury. The court, not waiting for an indictment, also sentenced Griffin for a similar offense from October 9 1899 for which a sentence had been suspended.
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Alford
Eddie Griffin
Millie Goodnight
Griffin
Mrs Lucy Johnson Dies Of Heart Trouble At Home
Mrs Lucy Johnson, colored, 1415 Martindale avenue, died suddenly Monday night. Coroner Nash ruled heart trouble as the cause. She was seated when stricken and died before they could move her to bed.
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Lucy. Johnson
Martindale-aye
Nash
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas through 8 p m on February 8 calls for cloudy skies with occasional snow flurries. A brief wintry mix possible Tuesday night into Wednesday with warmer temperatures expected Tuesday.
Republicans Stir Against Bosses In State Convention
Republicans in the city rally against Sauley’s scheme to back deputies and control the slate. Ward 2 meetings recount defections and opposition to the state ticket with talk of coroner and hospital officials. Brayton and Edenharter figures draw scrutiny amid party divisions as candidates seek support ahead of the convention.
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Sauley
Clares
Brayton
George F. Edenharter
Edenharter
Wayné Township
Marsee
Frayton
Morton Club
Mmn
Nash
Algo
John F. Geis
Boswell
Ruckelshaus
Prosecutor
Ward
Dr. Johnson
Brightwood
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Fox
Jim
Allen
Auditor's Office
Ted
Gen. Cronje
Gen. Roberts
Winburg
Hitle
Bob
Tammany
Christ Church
Saulcy
Hiram Howland
Howland
Harry Gates
Robert “Metsger
Gates
Metager
Wm. Cooper
Franklin
Akin
County Committee
Betas
Fiser
Albert A
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