British advance at Tugela river heights linked to Ladysmith attempt
Telegram from London dated February 28 describes Boer defenses at Langewachte Spruit and Tugela crossings. Gen Barton leads assaults on Pieter's Hill and Boer positions, with the South Lancashires capturing the main line at sunset and taking about 50 prisoners. Casualties reported as not large, but Boers remain on Buiwana mountain area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Royal Duplin Fusiliers
Pieter
London War News Hints At Fresh Natal Campaign
Reports from London describe ongoing British jitters after Tuesday’s jubilation. Cronje’s escape with heavy guns is feared to prolong the Natal war, while Roberts may push toward Bloemfontein to seize the Free State capital amid Boer concentrations near Asvogel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buller
Natal
Manchester Guardian
Cronje
Magersfontein
Kimberley
Methuen
Bloemfontein
Roberts
Free State
Asvogel
Joubert
Victoria Welcomes Cronje Surrender With Citywide Celebrations
Victoria British Columbia erupts in joy after the news of General Cronje surrender. Whistles and bells sound, crowds march, cheer, wave flags, and sing patriotic songs. The mayor sends a congratulatory cable to Lord Lansdowne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Cronje
Lord Lansdowne
Emperor William and European leaders send congratulations
London telegraph reports Emperor William and King Humbert along with Queen Margherita sending congratulatory telegrams to Queen Victoria after the British victory at Paardeberg. The messages praise Roberts' success and reflect continental goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
William
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Paardeberg
Rome
Humbert
Margherita
Lord Roberts
Inniskillings Storm Pieter's Hill in Fierce Boer Fire
London reports on February 28 that Inniskillings failed to seize Pieter's Hill after a fierce cross-fire from Boers. Half of the leading infantry company were wounded, 14 of 17 officers killed or wounded, and about 250 noncommissioned officers and men hurt. Dublin Fusiliers and Connaughts reinforced but the attack again failed. An armistice was granted Sunday to recover dead and wounded. Boers claim heavy losses and deny British siege pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cofense
Inniskillings
Pieter’s Hill
Dublin Fusiliers
Connaughts
Taise
Eadypraiub
Paris Parole mocks Cronjé surrender as British triumph
Paris dispatch quotes the Libre Parole ridiculing General Cronjé's capitulation to General Roberts. The article claims three thousand starving Boers impeded by women and children, exhausted ammunition, and overwhelmed by forty thousand well-supplied British troops. It notes the British supply of rum, whisky, plum pudding, beef and pale ale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Libre Parole
Cronjé
Roberts
Queen Praises the Irish Heroes Telegram to Gen Buller
The queen sent a telegram from Windsor on February 28 expressing deep concern for the heavy losses and praising the bravery and fighting qualities of the Irish soldiers during the operations. Her message conveyed sympathy and admiration for their performance in the difficult campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Buller
Gen Cronje and a Party Driven Back
A Cane Town dispatch reports Gen. Cronje and a Boer party attempting to breach British lines at night but being driven back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Cronje
London
Cane Town
Pugh Withdraws From Race For Prosecuting Attorney
Rumor of reentry ends as Edwin Pugh announces he is out of the republican nomination race. County executives meet. the convention chair remains unnamed. Reported alliances include Treasurer Iodine with the Frenzels and Albert Lieber. Charles Benedict touted for chief deputy if Ruckelshaus wins. Ruckelshaus formerly held the pauper attorney post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Pugh
Pugh
Iodine
Merchants’ National Bank
Frenzels
Albert Lieber
Charles Benedict
Ruckelshaus
Assassination attempt targets Castro at Caracas parade
In Caracas Venezuela during the carnival parade on Tuesday an assault was made on President Castro with two gunshots fired but none hit him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro
Day
Roberts' Losses Reported in Paardeberg Battle
London February 28 official casualty list from Paardeberg on February 23 shows seven officers wounded and 12 men killed, 75 wounded and four missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
London
Paardeberg
Two Vitlanders Die by Own Action in Cape Town
Cape Town reports two Vitlanders died by their own action on Tuesday. One identified as Samuel Newton of Portland, Oregon, is named in dispatches from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Samuel Newton
Portland
Ore
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis 56 Hours Ahead
Forecast calls for colder conditions and heavy snow in the Indianapolis area over the 56 hours ending 8 p m March 1. Expect Wednesday night snowfall with Thursday accumulation. temperatures rise from 22 F at 7 a m to 34 F by noon and 32 F by 2 p m.
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Indianapolis
British Still Advancing Across Two Kopjes
Colenso February 27. Supported by naval guns the infantry gained two kopjes Wednesday despite heavy rifle fire. The British are still advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colenso
McKain Admits Buying Bermudez Asphalt for Others
A. A. McKain returned from New York and admitted purchasing the Indiana Bermudez asphalt company for other parties. Reported motive links to the Barbour asphalt company and the alleged Thresher trust, which McKain refused to discuss. The trust reportedly revived after a prior failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bermudez Asphalt Company
Thresher Trust
A. A. McKain
New York
McKain
Barbour Asphalt Company
Ases Trust
Formin 4
MeKain
Bermudez
Taresher Trust
Ice Turns Sidewalks to Glass Like Slush in Morning
Early pedestrians faced a tough trek as light snow yesterday night thawed into rain. By 8 a m sidewalks and streets became a glassy ice layer, merchants spread sawdust with little effect, and by noon the ice shifted to slush, easing some danger but not comfort.
Witness Breaks Down On Stand In Family Deed Suit
Kate Sheehan testified in circuit court about a deed dispute over property on South West Street. She described her mother driving her from the home after conflicts with Hannah May Finn and Mike Finn, and said she did not see her mother again until shortly before the mother’s death on July 4, 1899. The judge rebuked a lawyer for taunting her tears.
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Kate Sheehan
S. West St
Hannah May Finn
Hannah
Mike Finn
Finn
John E. McCulloch
Allen
Americans Die in Flag Dispute at Pilarés de Tierra
In Guaymas Mexico on Washington's birthday a clash over flag display left three Americans and five Mexicans dead after Mexicans attempted to raise their flag above the American. Americans Charles Hogsett John Evans and Dick Rea were killed. the Rough Riders veteran was among those who kept the American flag from being lowered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaymas
Mex
Washington
Pilarés de Tierra
Charles Hogsett
Rough Riders
Cuba
John Evans
Dick Rea
Quarrel Over a Stovepipe Leads to Court Discharge
John Nurse faced police court over a dispute with Mrs. Anna Hopwood at 734 South West Street. He pleaded his case in person and was discharged after declaring he came “in front of the law” to prove his innocence. The quarrel arose from a trade over a stovepipe versus a stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nurse
Anna Hopwood
S. West St
Delayed Telegraph Charge Against Western Union
Elijah Murray of Columbus Indiana sues Western Union Telegraph Company for 2000 in federal court the case having been transferred from Bartholomew circuit court Murray says he sent a message to Joe Henry 140 Belmont Ave Indianapolis at 104 a m November 24 stating a doctor said Claude would not live until night Come He alleges the message arrived five hours late and Mrs Henry Claude Murrays sister did not reach Columbus until after his death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Murray
Columbus
Western Union Telegraph Company
Bartholomew
Murray
Joe Henry
Belmont Ave
Indianapolis
Claude
Henry
Claude Murray
Roths Amusing Report At City Cabinet Meeting
Chairman Roth of the safety board reported that policemen and firemen dismissed in December have been reinstated and given trial according to Judge Carter's decision.
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Roth
Safety Board
Carter
Merchants BOA clash over police uniforms
Merchants and the Board of Safety dispute an order requiring merchant policemen to wear uniforms. The policemen argue they act as detectives in plain clothes, while the board maintains the rule must be followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Safety
Thomas Sweeney Body Returned for Burial in Indianapolis
The body of Thomas Sweeney, killed in Chicago on Friday, was brought to Indianapolis for burial Wednesday morning and taken to his brother’s home at 1503 Spannave. The funeral is set for 9 a m at St Patrick’s church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sweeney
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Patrick’s‘ Church
Heavy Snow Drifts Set Kansas City Record
A deep snowstorm in Kansas City began Tuesday morning and persisted into Wednesday, marking the heaviest snowfall in local records aside from the 1834 count of 16 inches. Streetcar delays eased, western trains remained delayed, and statewide snow depths ranged from 18 inches to three feet, with stock fears noted in western Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Colorado Line
Jeffersonian Wins Printing Bid For March Primary
At a Democratic county committee meeting in Shelbyville Indiana the Jeffersonian faction set up a five person printing committee to handle tickets tally sheets and ballots for the March 10 primary taking the job from Chairman Campbell. Bids were to be sealed by Wednesday at 10 am with both parties submitting. The Democrat offered the work for one cent and secured the contract, the Jeffersonian bid matched material costs.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Democratic County Committee
Campbell
Whoelongs
Ray Wing
Jeffersonian
The Preacher Got Even in Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Indiana on February 28 Rev W T Wakeland reported two men from Waldron who damaged his bicycle during church. He filed affidavits before Squire Andrews accusing Arthur Teak and Matthew Arnold of running slot machines. Each man was fined fifteen dollars and ordered to remove the machines. The congregation raised funds to replace the pastor’s bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Waldron
W. T. Wakeland
Arthur Teak
Matthew
Arnold
Squire Andrews
Lae
Persevere and Prosper Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claim
An advertisement promises that faithful use of Hood's Sarsaparilla will cure skin diseases dyspepsia salt rheum and scrofula. It urges perseverance to prosper and heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Weed your Horse Janes Dugtleas Oats Grand Hotel Cafe
Meals 25 cents and oats offered at a grand hotel cafe with a quirky historical tagline. The readable fragment hints at a cafe menu and promotional phrase. No additional details confirm date or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes
Grand Hotel Cafe
City Life Notes From The Local Scene
Gov Mount suffered a sight attack confining him to his hotel on Wednesday. Henry Holt, 1315 Columbia Ave, charged with receiving stolen lumber claims ignorance of its origin. hearing set for March 2. Ambrose Hedges, charged with removing dead animals, was tried in police court. Pope Leo XIII’s upcoming 22nd anniversary as pope noted. he will be 90 in May. John Long, 20, colored, jailed for a year for breaking into M D Kaufman’s store with intent to commit felony. Social democracy mass meetings planned March 6 with Debs and Mayor Chase as speakers. Charles Rogers fined and sentenced for begging. Frank Pierce pleaded guilty to petit larceny and four months in the workhouse. Gus Devord discharged amid linked accusations involving his sister Mrs Thurber. Several youths arraigned for stealing cigars and tobacco from Simon Lehman’s Haronebcy store. Mary Rader sues the streetcar company for injuries from a 1897 crash. Luther Case and Ada Bogan fined for assault and battery amid a tense scene in court.
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Gov. Mount
Henry Holt
Columbia Ave
Ben Grider
Lewis Thompson
Ambrose Hedges
Joe Hadas
Leo XIII
John Long
Alford
M. D. Kaufman
Washington St
Social Democracy
Baist’s Hall
Haughville
Criminal Court
Eugene V. Debs
Terre Haute
Chase
Haverhill
Mass
Charles Rogers
Troy
N. Y
Frank Pierce
Petit Lareely
Henry Goldstein
Goldstein
Devord
Fred. Bane
Herbert Ferguson
Arthur
Harry Higgins
Simon Lehman
Harone
Ferguson
Mary Rader
Street Car Company
Superior Court
Henry Rosebrook
Luther’ Case
Ada Bogan
Luther
Talk of a Strike Looms for City Street Work
Contractors foresee a labor demand surge with a planned wage push by shovelers and teamsters, predicting limited chances for raises as a weaker season looms. They warn a new influx of out of town workers could undercut local contractors and slow public improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Tipton
Muncie
Columbus
Indianapolis
Zollars Seen as Likely Democratic Gubernatorial Hope
Fort Wayne ex supreme court judge Alen Zollars is named as a possible Democratic candidate for governor. The 12 year justice is described as a skilled legal mind and reportedly discussed his ambition with Indianapolis friends last summer. Shively of South Bend is noted as the strongest prior nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme
Alen Zolllars
Fort Wayne
Zollars
Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Benjamin F. Shively
South Bend
Shively
Welfare visit at police HQ for Fields children
Mrs. Harrison called at the police headquarters on Tuesday to inquire about the welfare of the motherless Fields children, but learned they had already started home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Campbell Doubts Erie Sale Hurting Bell Holdings
B M Campbell of Campbell Wilde and Co brokers doubts the Erie telephone sale harms American Bell. The deal, active since last fall, is blamed by brokers’ private bureau as a financial manipulation. Erie uses Bell instruments and has paid well, suggesting Bell may not relinquish control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
B. M. Campbell
Campbell, Wilde & Co
Erie Telephone Company
Bell System
American Bell Company
Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company of America
Erie Company
Bell Instruments
Lenten Services Held Daily at Christ Church
Lenten services occur daily at Christ Church from 12 10 to 12 55 pm and at 4 15 pm to accommodate business people. Bishop Francis preaches each Wednesday and began with 20 attendees, about one third men, urging self discipline as a path to higher self and moral order.
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Christ
Francis
Nancy Hanks Grave Care Plan Raised In State House
The Nancy Hanks Lincoln memorial association met in Gov. Mounts office to urge a committee be appointed to inspect Lincoln’s mother grave at Lincoln Spencer county and arrange care. A May 1 visit is planned with hopes for access improvements and a public highway to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Hanks
Lincoln Memorial Association
Gov. Mount
Horace McKay
Col
Z. A. Smith
Samuel Kercheval
Spencer County Commissioners
Adjt. Smock
Lincoln
Spencer County
Clem Studebaker
State Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
McKinley
Indiana
Pugh Faces Short Time In Office Regret Over City Probe
The grand jury report arrives Tuesday amid gossip on its work. Indictments include liquor law violators and druggists cases awaiting completion. Prosecutor Pugh laments insufficient time to finish streetcar investigation before leaving office. A liquor license indictment now targets a drug clerk. the accused may evade arrest in Kansas City until expected sheriff arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury Sion
Grand Jury
Pugh
Kansas City
Plaguecases in Honolulu and New York bold headlines
Public notices and scattered items report three new plague cases in Honolulu and several varied incidents across the United States. Notable notes include Dewey’s planned May visit to Three Oaks Michigan, a New York kidnapper declared insane, and a Chicago statue proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Dewey
Three Oaks
Mich
George Barrow
New York
Clark
Chicago
Dom Paul” Kruger
Kate Engman
Thomas M. Anderson
Columbus
Dowie
United States
Giles F. Fitley
St. Louis
Clark County
Ilinois
Harrison
Little Fire Island
Paris
Roberts
City Board Eyes Brightwood Roadway Improvement
The Board of Works plans a new road between Indianapolis and Brightwood with possible methods if funds allow. Commissioners note cost limits restrict asphalt and macadam. aim for early spring construction with rolled stone or gravel if permanent pavements prove too costly.
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Indianapolis
Brightwood
Babi
Hillside Ave
Sahm
Commercial club aims for fifteen hundred members
The membership committee met at noon Wednesday to plan increasing the Commercial club's reach. They currently have about 700 members and seek 1,500 total. Seven subcommittees of five members each were appointed to work under the club's management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Club
Boy kicked girl leads to fines in assault case
Ollie Baker and George Brosius of 14 Hill Ave faced Judge Daly after a reported incident involving a seven year old girl. Ollie was fined for assault and malicious trespass. George, described as gray haired, was fined for assaulting the child. The matron’s testimony prompted a field examination before further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Baker
George
Brosius
Hill Ave
Daly
Ollie
Madison Commercial Club and Other Local Firms Capital Stock Details
Fragmentary listing shows Madison club with capital stock $5,000 attributed to Roper and Rosé furniture company in South Beni and John Obrecht Sons manufactory with $20,000 capital stock. Mention of Tell City and a note on relief from diphtheria appear as incomplete items.
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Commercial Club
Madison
Roper
Rosé Furniture
South
Beni
John Obrecht
Sons ‘Manufactony
Tell City
Capital
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Ladysmith
War Office
Hiangwane Plain
Langewachte
Tugela Passage
Tugela
Bidge Om
Pieter's Hill
Akin
Caracas
Venezuela
A. A. Mkain
Western States
City Life
Teamsters
Lollars
Mr. Shively
Tom Tegeart
Meinley
State House
Perry
Tmarine
West Virginia
Reginald Steiner
Charles Ingersoll
Tompkins County
Cincinnati
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
University of Chicago
Jules Maner
Elijah Staunton
Austin
Tex
Staunton
Alfred Morrison
Mount Vernon
Chin Pom Ye
Corea
Will Rye
T. Rawson
Kirk B. Armour
England
America
Didecus
St. Aeous
Pittsburg
Board of Works
Pega
Harry Negley
Lindenst
Naomi
van Buren
Ingram-st
Ohio-st
Spruce-st
Prospect
English
Salem-st
Alabama
First Alley
Highland Place
Highteenth
Twenty-first
Ludlowave
Hillside
Valleys
Jamies R. Munro
Twenty-seventh-st
Tsabella-st
Road-ave
Munro
Merrill-st
Delaware and
Harmon-sts
Henry Marks
S. Pennsylvania. St
Marks
Michigan St. Sewer
Fanning
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