Beveridge and Fairbanks Propose Indiana Bills in Senate
In Washington on February 27 the Senate heard Beveridge introduce a bill to establish a fish hatchery and fisheries station in Indiana. Fairbanks introduced a measure for erection of public buildings in Richmond and Elkhart, Indiana. Depew argued the Philippines question, defending U S stay by conquest and treaty rights and criticizing imperialism while praising trade prospects in the Orient.
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Washington
Senate
Beveridge
Indiana
Fairbanks
Richmond
Elkhart
Ind
Depew
Philippines
Americas
Britain
T Kindergarten of
Liberty
United States
Cuba
Lescem” Depew
Lawmakers clash over Puerto Rico bill and trusts
The House met at 11 a.m. Tuesday resuming debate on the Puerto Rican bill. Democrats Carmick Clayton Pierce DeArmond oppose it while Republican Cannon of Tennessee creates a stir criticizing tobacco and sugar trusts. The House military affairs committee favors retiring Gen. Shafter to major general, promoting Adkinson Corbin, abolishing post chaplains and detailing one per regiment. A contract dental surgeon measure also passes.
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House
Carmick
Tennessee
Clayton
Alabama
Pierce
DeArmond
Missouri
Cannon
Tenois
Puerto Rico
American Tobacco Trust
Sugar Trust
Jacob
Esau
House Committee On Military Affairs
Gen. Shafter
Adjisen
Corbin
Crumpacker and Watson Continue Puerto Rico Bill Debate
Washington February 27. Crumpacker Indiana opposed the Puerto Rican bill even after amendments. President McKinley urged support, Crumpacker refused saying it is worse and not a revenue raiser though the offensive principle remains. Representative Watson Indiana still opposes the bill, predicting Republicans opposing it rise to a dozen.
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Washington
Crumpacker
Indiana
McKinley
Watson
Bell Company Loses Boston Control After Stock Purchases
The Boston News Bureau reports that American Bell Telephone Company lost control of about one sixth of its business through stock purchases. The Erie system, the largest Bell operation, is now owned by America, Telegraph and Cable Company, with capital of 30.6 million dollars. Purchases completed Tuesday, with minor exceptions.
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Boston
Boston News Bureau
American Bell Telephone Company
Bell telePhone Companies
United States
Erie Telephone System
Bell System
Telephone, Telégraph and Cable Company A America
Queen Congratulates Roberts on Surrender Telegram
Windsor reports the queen sent a telegram of congratulation to Gen. Lord Roberts upon news of Cronje's surrender. The note confirms royal acknowledgment of the victory and marks a formal commendation from the sovereign.
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Roberts
Windsor
Cronje
Lord Roberts
Pulaski Lodge Knights of Pythias in Star City Note
A fragment mentions Bt Joseph and Elkhart power company in Mishawaka and Star City with a $50,000 figure and Pulaski Lodge No. 21 Knights of Pythias.
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Joseph and Elkhart Power Company
sMishawaka
Capital Rock
Pulaski Lodge
Knights of Pythies
Star City
City weighs temporary loan as bridge work looms
Controller Johnson says a summer loan may be needed if tax receipts miss estimates. He cites 1900 levy projections, shortfalls in 1899 actuals, and low brewery license collections. Aiming to fund spring bridge work, officials expect cash balance well below 250000 after monthly expenses.
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Johnson
Bradbury poised to lead Gulf Railroad buyout
Railroad circles report a deal to buy the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railway for sale on March 12. George L. Bradbury, recently named vice president of the Lake Erie and Western, may become general manager of the Gulf line. He is in Chicago and plans a southwest vacation, not returning for six weeks to oversee developments.
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Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
George L. Bradbury
Lake Erie & Western
Bradbury
Chicago
Jie
Asphalt Trust Rumors Shape City Street Plans
City officials expect higher bids for permanent street improvements as lumber prices rise and the asphalt trust appears to control the market. The Bermudez asphalt sale to A A McKain and links to Barber, plus former Barber associate Hugh McGowan, fuel concerns of reduced competition. The Western paving and supply firm reportedly remains under trust ownership with Henry W Marshall as president, suggesting limited bidding options unless residents petition for pavements.
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Asphalt Trust
Bermudez Asphalt Company
A. A. McKaein
Barber Asphalt Company
The
Trust
McKain
New York
Hugh McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Barber Company
Western Paving and Supply Company
Henry W. Marshall
Asphalt
Board of Works
What Would Tom Do Mayor Confronted by Sappho Telegram
Mayor Taggart receives a New York World telegram asking how he would handle Olga Nethersole's Sappho in Indianapolis. The play drew moral protest and a nightly full house. Nethersole was arrested for corrupting morals, boosting theater attendance as officials weigh possible action.
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Taggart
New York World
Olga Nethersole
Sappho
Indianapolis
New York
Nethersola
Secret session reviews fire police changes and resignations
The Board of Safety held a secret session Tuesday to discuss further changes in the fire and police departments. Police superintendent Quigley and Fire Chief Barrett attended with board members as James Veney resigned on probation and Tom Smith was reinstated. no actions were taken yet. Chairman Roth said discussions touched on Barrett and Quigley health and an anonymous letter about a saloon keeper, while plans for Capt. Fox remain undecided.
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Board of Safety
Quigley
Barrett
James Veney
Hose Company 16
Davis
Veney
Tom Smith
Roth
Quigsey
Hyde
Capt. Fox
Fox
Kentucky election set for senator race on March 14
PRANKFORT Ky Feb 27 Republican Lieut gov Marshall has called an election for senator in Kentucky on March 14 the same day as the election called by Democratic President pro tem Carter. Two sets of election officers will operate and a bitter fight is expected.
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Prankfort
Marshall
Kentucky
A Rising Young Burglar Kid Laverty Captured
A crowd gathered at the Union Station Tuesday as Kid Laverty, a noted burglar, was taken from a train under sheriff guard en route from Quincy to Chillicothe to answer burglary charges. Laverty, wounded in the knee, led a running fight through a hotel with two accomplices. one dead, the other escaped. He is about 23 and described as one of the country’s best burglars despite his youth.
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Union Station
Laverty
Plugged His Tunnel Lawsuit Against the Railroad
William M. Roberson sued the C. C. C. and St. L. railroad for damages claiming the railway, built on a high embankment, blocked his farm access. He asserts he received 1000 dollars for right of way in 1871 four miles west of Union station and that the track roadway was kept open until April 1, 1898 when masonry filled it. He seeks reopening of the passage and an injunction to prevent future closure.
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Wiliam M. Roberson
C. C., C. & St. L. Railroad
Union Station
Young Hero Rescues Family From Fire in Peru Home
Charles Hardwick, 44, spotted fire in his Peru residence Monday night and, after flames trapped the stairway, leaped from a second story window to fetch a ladder. He saved his mother and three others, mother ill with pneumonia in precarious condition. Loss set at $2,700 with partial insurance.
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Peru
Ind
Charles Hardwick
Town Talk Tangle of Local Notices and Minor Trials
Local briefs report Max Gordon seeking bankruptcy over a $1.44 debt. W H Mershall named superintendent of motive power for the Lake Erie and Western. Gen Harrison declines Memorial Day address to stay in business. Charles Hampton of Friendswood Ind fined for telling mates at Nan Elliott’s resort he was a detective. Big Four earnings for February third week reach $299,567.24, up $53,884.68 from last year. Geo Morton discharged after pleading loitering, claiming relation to ex-GI Morton. Ice cream trust tale narrows to two dealers, failing to engage others. Tom Duncan waives examination after stealing a coat from a dummy on E Washington St. to grand jury. A voting machine by Cunningham and Majors of Frankfort Ind exhibited in the state auditor’s office. Lawton monument fund gains $13.45, total over $4,000. Mr and Mrs B F Hetherington to host theater party for Miss Gertrude Athren of Irvington. Banner temple No 37 Rathbone sisters stage five act comedy to aid orphan fund. Scipio township schools reopened after smallpox closure. one family affected, all recovered. A bake will be held at Rev C B Roblinson’s home for neighborhood sewing school fundraising. Themes Fitzgerald appointed general superintendent of Philadelphia division and main line of the B&O with offices in Baltimore and JJ Stewart named general superintendent.
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Anderson
H. Mershall
Lake Eiie & Western
Harrison
Charles Hampton
Friendswood
Ind
Nan Elliott
Geo. Morton
Morton
Tom Duncan
E. Washington St
Grand Jury
WL R Cunningham
Thomas Majors
Frankfort
Auditor of State
Lawton Monument
Capital Lumber Company
B. F. Hetherington
New Jersey St
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Gertrude Athrren
Irvington
Temple
Rathbone Sisters
Wulff
Bellefontainest
Third Bristian' Church
Fitzgerald
Philadelphia
The
Indiana Wants The Home For Infirm Elks
Joseph T. Fanning chairman of the Elks grand trustees is due home Tuesday night from Baltimore where he attended a board meeting. The meeting covered plans for a home for infirm Elks with a $30008 appropriation. Bedford Indiana has bid for the home offering a tract of land.
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Joseph T. Fanning
Board of Grand Trustees of the Elks
Baltimore
Elks
Bedford
Ind
Safe Robbery Suit Filed Over Alleged Office Break-In
Walter Ross files suit Tuesday against Alien Russell who runs an office in the Commercial club. Russell claimed the safe was broken into the previous night and robbed of drafts bonds and valuables worth hundreds. He allegedly tried to frame Ross the janitor of the building in front of several witnesses. Ross seeks $5,000 damages.
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Walter Ross
Alien Russell
Commercial Club
Russell
Ross
Mail Steamer Rex Stranded Off Berlin Coast
A dispatch from Essenitz Germany reports the Swedish mail steamer Rex stranded there after a fos five stewardesses drowned while attempting to seive the ship. The crew and passengers remain aboard awaiting rescue or further instructions.
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Berlin
Asenitz
Germany
Rex
Census to Gather Vast Agricultural Stats Next July
Census supervisor Clifford says the census bureau will collect an immense amount of agricultural statistics after regular statistics are gathered next July. Enumerators who handle the rural census will likely do the work. Features include total acres in each product class, quantities raised, and values of lands, buildings, and products.
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Clifford
Census Bureau
Teen Prefers Jail Over Street Until Case Returns
Clarence Johnson asked Judge Daly to send him to reform school the other day. His mother joined the request. Officer Joyce advocates a home with a farmer he knows. When asked about staying in jail versus the street, the boy preferred jail.
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Clarence
Johnson
Daly
Reform School
Joyce
Miller Plans Fight After Fire Department Dismissal
J. W. Miller, recently discharged from the fire department for whipping his father in law, says he will battle the Board of Safety. He claims the firing stemmed from Chairman Roth and asserts the altercation occurred off duty.
Actress resigns over play Sappho at Hopkins Theatre
ST. LOUIS Me Feb 27 Isabell Beveson leading lady of the Hopkins imperial theater stock company has given notice of resignation. She declines to play Sappho deeming it immoral Victory Bateman will succeed her.
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Sappho
ST. Louis
Isabell Bevesson
Hopkins
Imperial Theater
Victory Bateman
Kid McCoy Buys Mirror Cafe in Broadway New York
Kid McCoy purchased the Mirror cafe the swellest saloon on Broadway in New York City and plans to invest 10000 in improvements. He remains silent but promises the best stock will be on tap.
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Kid McCoy
More Work for the Commissioners
A preliminary report to Congress from the industrial commission outlines the inquiry methods, hearings held, and staff involved. It notes that trust investigations are incomplete and that other combinations will be studied, with ongoing contemplation of further action by the commission.
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Washington
Congress
Industrial Commission
Woodward Bound Over to Federal Grand Jury
John Woodward was bound over to the federal grand jury under a 300 dollar bond on Tuesday afternoon on a charge of using the mails for lottery purposes.
Dr Bull s Cough Syrup O Uressure and Health Claim
Fragmented OCR text suggests an advertisement for Dr Bull s Cough Syrup claiming relief for throat and bronchitis. It presents uncertain pricing and wording about a guaranteed cure, but details are unreadable.
Cronje Surrender Shocks Boer Legation in Brussels
Brussels february 27 the Boer legation gloomed over the surrender of general Cronje as dr ley ds asserts influenza in Amsterdam. The secretary said the Boers faced four thousand against three British divisions with seventy guns, yet cronje’s heroism is seen to bolster Afrikander resolve and signals the war has only begun with ultimate republican triumph expected.
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Leyds
Amsterdam
Cronje
Legation
Waterloo
Will Free Staters Quit Politically in South Africa War
London reports a cabinet meeting focused on a policy to detach the Orange Free State from the Transvaal. The plan hinges on bribing the Free State to quit the war, noting the Free State’s antiwar Frazer party and lack of initial British hostility compared to the Transvaal.
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London
Orange Free State
Transvaal
South Africa
Cronje
Biocemfontein
Free State
Frazer Party
England
Cronje Surrender Praises By British Press In London
The Westminster Gazette lauds Cronje's surrender as ending a madness. It notes Boer bravery and Cronje’s skill, urges clear policy on Free State detachment, and emphasizes future choices. The St James Gazette praises Boer endurance. the Evening News calls it a significant success, not an end to the war, yet favorable to Britain.
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Cronje
Free State
St. James
Roberts Bags 4000 Prisoners With Key Commanders
London war office telegraphs Gen Roberts reporting 4000 prisoners, including 1150 Free Staters. Captured guns include three 75 centimeter pieces from the Transvaal, a Krupp 9-pounder and a Maxim, plus a 5 centimeter gun and a Maxim from the Free State. Officers seized include Chief Commandant Wolverans, nine Seemaee three assistant commanders, 17 field cornet officers, Grobler and Alpreside artillery leaders, among others.
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War Office
Roberts
Transvaal
Free State
Cregje
Wolverans
Seemaee
Grobler
A!presiite
Suit Over $20 Check In Woman’s Insanity Case
Mrs. Bessie Wiggins sues Dr. Frank Tinsley in Squire Lockman’s court for $50 damages alleging he induced her to sign a $20 check while she was insane. Tinsley claims she became insane from nervous troubles, treated her, and the check was given after she recovered. He plans a cross-complaint for $3, asserting she still owes him.
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Bessie Wiggins
Squire Lockman’s Court
Frank Tinsley
Dr. Tinsley
Jr. Tinsley
Blacktail
Asane
Nitro glycerine explosions kill two in West Virginia farms
In Elk Fort near Nitro glycerine blasts Tuesday at noon killed shooter Harry A Benedict and oil company superintendent A Campbell, with Frank Parks fatally wounded. Earlier Tuesday a Dunfee farm blast released 200 quarts, killing shooter Wm Fleming and his horses. only small body fragments were recovered.
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Sistersville
W. Va
Elk Fort
Harry A. Benedict
A. ©. Campbells
Jacobs Farm Oil Company
Frank Parks
Dunfee Farm
Choynski Breaks Rib Days After Fight
Chicago report says Joe Choynski visited a local physician for a broken rib, discovered Tuesday. The rib sticks out about an inch and a quarter and can be felt through his coat, with an estimated two months needed to recover.
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Chicago
Joe Choynski
Bishop Bowman Narrow Escape Near Fatal Jet Incident
New York report states Bishop Thomas Bowman aged 82 of the M E Church narrowly escaped asphyxiation at home in Lawrence Sunday night by turning on a jet for heating before retiring. He survived the incident without serious injury.
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Bowman
New York
Thomas Bowman
M.E. Church
Lawrence
Bargains At Block's Tailors And Prints Sale
Bargains tomorrow at Block's feature tailored suits all wool Venetian cloths with single and double breasted styles at low prices. Also a sale of prints Percales Calicoes and flannelette with wide color ranges and sale prices aimed at dressmakers and households.
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Tuok
Cccessaees BC
The Acorn Groceries Offerings In A City Market
A historic newspaper ad lists Acorn brand groceries with 50 pound sacks and canned goods. Highlights include flour, salmon, codfish, coffee, spices, mince meat, pickles, peas, pork and beans, soup, teas, peaches, apricots, cakes, lemons, baking powder, olives, ammonia, pumpkin pie mix, sage, candied lemon peel, rolled oats, maple syrup, crackers, jams, shredded wheat, and more. Prices appear per unit or per can, with many items marked for tomorrow.
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Scineenes Sassteween Tee
Eviotet
C.c
van Camp
Ccceesseeee
California
Block Co. space requests rise as Chicago firms move in
The WM. H. BLOCK CO reports growing interest in space for the proposed power building. Two Chicago concerns indicate readiness to relocate. Plants in several gas belt towns are planned to be moved to Indianapolis.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Wheat futures rise on export demand amid Chicago prices
Chicago wheat finishes higher as export demand boosts May and July contracts. May at 96 16?c, July 66 7 4c. corn May 44% 354c, oats May 24 21c. May pork 10.60 to 10.70, lard 5.77 to 5.85, ribs 5.75 to 5.82. Butter and cheese prices listed for creamery, stock, and various varieties.
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Chicago
Eastern Twins
Limberger
Puerto Rican Bill Fails to Clear House Vote
Washington Feb 27 A canvass by the Ways and Means Committee on the Puerto Rican bill shows the measure five votes short of a majority. The shortfall blocks approval, leaving the bill in doubt as lawmakers return to debate.
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Washington
House
Ways
Uniem Stock Yards Cattle Receipts February 27 1900
Cattle receipts Tuesday February 27 at Uniem Stock Yards report bids for prime steers to 1.89 per pound with various grades listed from good to fair. Heifers cows and calves priced, with prime export bulls and lightweights in the mix. Sheep lambs and bucks per 100 pounds shown with mixed grading and shipment figures.
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Interstate
Steeesa
Renee
Ul S.sseas
Tedden
SUN
Uniem
Seston
City Grain Market News and Grannin Death Notice
Tuesday grain prices detailed movements for corn wheat and oats with mixed and white variety quotes and timothy hay values. Mary A Granni g died Monday after a ceremony. funeral arrangements follow.
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E. Hay—Meady
Timothy
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