Manila Bomb Plot Foiled By Yankees At Lawton Funeral
Reports from Manila say police uncovered four bombs and ammunition aimed to strike during General Lawton's funeral. Insurgent leaders were rumored to plan a nationwide uprising led by Aguinaldo, with large rebel concentrations reported near Imus Yoraleja San Francisco Calamba Mount Arayat and other Luzon areas.
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Jin
Arsign
Escola
Guinalto
Imus
Yoraleia
San Francisco
Caramba
Mount Arayat
Luzon
Thomas F. Ryan Dies In Baltimore At 67
Thomas F. Ryan, 67, seal fisheries agent in the Behring Sea Islands under Cleveland and land commissioner in Manitoba under Harrison, died Sunday at 241 E. Pratt Street. Former prosperous business man, he endured reverses in the panic of 1873. brother of James P. Ryan and Richard J. Ryan.
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Thomas F. Ryan
Behring Sea Islands
Cleveland
Manana
Harrison
Patrick Mullaney
E. Prattst
James P. Ryan
Richard J. Ryan
Foley's Will Names Sister as Estate Heir
The will of Dr. William F. Foley, who rose to prominence after his marriage to Mary Ammerman of Broad Ripple, leaves all property to his sister Emily E. Kennedy. He had divorced his wife, who is not named in the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Foley
Mary Ammerman
Broad Ripple
Emily E. Kennedy
Weather summary for Indianapolis periods ending Jan 2
Cold fair conditions reported with little temperature change. Forecast for Indianapolis calls for no major shift in temperature with light winds. Observed temperature at 7 a.m. around 5 degrees, with the evening expected to stay chilly through Tuesday.
Weather Readings Conflict With Public Feelings
The article notes a January morning where temperatures hovered above freezing, contradicting public mood. The weather bureau instruments failed to match observed warmth, with readings fluctuating from near zero to five or six degrees above, and a late rise as officials prepared to guide the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Akes
Mr. Wappenhans
Piricuet
Prizes for Suggestions Awarded to Chandler-Taylor Staff
Chandler-Taylor firm presented prizes to staff members for improvement ideas for machinery and products. Recipients include Henry Marehall Benjamin J Drake John C Amos O K K Rice John Peele Charles Maley George Stelting Joseph Toole Frederick Schmidt Wiss Bernice Irwin Paul E Taylor and Lee M ayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler-Taylor Fenasr
Henry Marehall
Benjamin J. Drake
John C. Amos
O. K K. Rice
John Peele
Charles Maley
George Stelting
Joseph Toole
Frederick Schmidt
Wiss Bernice Irwin
Paul E. Taylor
Lee Mayer
David G Kern Dies at 82 at Home in Tippecanoe Club Member
David G. Kern, 82, died at his home Saturday night. A longtime Tippecanoe club member and drummer, he is survived by four children Walter H Kern, Mrs A Izor, Mrs J H Taylor, and Mrsuis Pfafflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Kern
Thigan
Tippecanoe Club
Drumeist
Walter H. Kern
A. Izor
J. H. Taylor
Uis Pfafflin
Fires cause scattered damages across multiple city sites
At 8 p m Saturday a fire damaged Heckner and Son's tailor shop at 25 N Pennsylvania Street. A separate blaze at 9 19 p m damaged B Johnson's house at 126 Murphy Street and a defective flue started a small fire at Lou78 house 370 S Illinois Street. A woodlot and other locations reported minor losses and delays in deliveries as authorities investigated origins and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heckner & Son's Tailor Shop
N. Ansylvania-St
Oscar Coulton
N. East-st
B. Johnson
Murphy St
S. Wlinois-st
Miers Backs Utah Roberts Seat Question Split Committee
Bloomington Ind Jan 1 Congressmen Miers on the Roberts case favors seating the Utah representative. He asserts Roberts has constitutional rights to be sworn in but the committee may be divided on his right to retain the seat. He supports Roberts though noting the amnesty proclamations.
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Bloomington
Ind
R. W. Miers
Roberts
Utah
House
Cleveland
Harrison
Tesco
Roeberts
Maher McCoy Fight Looms At Coney Island Notebook
New York January reports a 25 round show at Coney Island in a large barn like arena. Peter Maher and Kid McCoy prepare for a high stakes bout with a 20000 dollar purse and big betting interest. Referee Charles White to oversee the event with many bettors confident Maher will win.
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New York
Jan. L
Coney Island
Peter Maher
Kid McCoy
Maher
Pittsburg
Phil
Kid Mcfay
White Plains
Westchester
Peter Lowery
Charles White
Sullivan
Corbett
New Orleans
Trial date set for Alexander Jester in Gates murder case
A Missouri report says Alexander Jester's trial for the Gilbert Gates murder may begin around May 1. Witnesses from Richmond and other Indiana locations are expected to testify. Jester, who arrived in Indiana soon after the murder, was seen with the buffalo calf Gates possessed. Enos Phillips of Muncie reportedly plans to testify for Jester.W. H. Tyrrell succeeds P. L. Mounce as manager of the Western Union telegraph office in Atlantic City.
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Richmond
Ind
Missouri
Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gates
Indiana
Jester
Gates
Enos Phillips
Muncie
W. H. Tyrrell
Atlantic City
P. L. Mounce
Western Union Telegraph Office
Hundred-Year-Old Mrs Erlenbaugh of Huntington
Mrs Mary Ann Erlenbaugh, a resident of Huntington Indiana, has turned 100. Records show she was born in 1800 rather than 1801. She and her late husband emigrated from Germany in 1836 to settle here. Five of eight children survive along with 45 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren.
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Huntington
Ind
Mary Ann Erlenbaughthas
Germany
Cama
Woman Sues for Divorce Over Change After Marriage
Evansville Indiana January Mrs Carrie Kemper of Boonville sues for divorce claiming prior to marriage her husband took her to church entertainments and lectures, but now he cares only for home. She was formerly a society woman.
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Evansville
Ind
Jan
Carrie Kemper
Boonville
Hoodooed Lot: Three Buildings Destroyed on Same Site
At Os Good Indiana on Saturday afternoon the residence of A Ashman burned, causing a loss of four thousand dollars. Years earlier a large general store owned by Ewing Row on the same lot burned and was rebuilt, only to be destroyed again by a cyclone.
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Osgood
Ind
A. . Ashman
Ewing Row
Aged Merchant Dies on Day He Closes Business
Wagerstown Idaho January 1 James Park McCowan aged 56 died there on Saturday. He had decided several months earlier to close a business he had run for thirty five years, with December 30 as the closing date.
Local notes from Indiana towns and events
Hammond packing company has British army. The Milford Mail suggests Filipino prisoners should be executed. Noblesville gas fight renewed recently. Elmer Coates of Veedersburg begins around the world trip. Plainfield to be a distributing point for Standard Oil. Fountain county druggists organize against cut rate dealers. Hancock county Democratic convention endorses the Chicago platform. No gas shortage in Wabash residences despite 4 degree temperatures. About 1060 hunters depart Goshen for the poor. Harold Henderson of Marshall named cadet to West Point by Congressman Faris. William Eckstein of Logansport killed at North Bend on B&O line. Logansport, Rochester & Northern issued $2,500,000 in bonds. Garner Williams and Miss Anna Helvey of Muncie married December 4 and share news. Boone county will not have voting ma-:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Elmer Coates
Veedersburg
Plainfield
Standard Oil Company
Fountain County
Hancock County
Chicago
Toto
Wabash
Goshen
Harold Henderson
Marshall
West Point
Congressman Faris
William Eckstein
North Bend
Logansport
Rochester & Northern Traction Company
Garner Williams
Anna Helvey
Muncie
Wabash county fox hunt and local misfortunes mix in Indiana
A crowded Wabash County fox chase of 500 ended with all foxes escaping. Reports cover gas drilling costs in Hagerstown, coal shortages, lawsuits among Kokomo residents, a fatal car accident in Red Key, and political shifts from Benton county. Notable arrests include Charles Baldwin in Terre Haute. Hogan’s critical injury follows a Wabash bath incident.
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Wabash County
Railway ‘Cycle Manufacturing Company
Hagerstown
Sheriff Escapes Lynching Mob On Wild Ride
Nashville Tenn Jan 1 Douglass Coffman night operator for the L and N at Cedar Hill was shot and killed Saturday night by Wm Morrison 22 Morrison stood a good chance of being lynched To escape a mob the sheriff who nabbed Morrison rode to the jail on a horse at break neck speed the prisoner rode behind and the mob followed The jail was surrounded but the sheriff warned he would kill the first man who entered and the mob dispersed promising to return
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Nashville
Tenn
Douglass Coffman
Cedar Hill
Wm. Morrison
Morrison
Funeral rites for Maj Wickliffe Smith in Delphi
The funeral plans in Delphi include James Whitcomb Riley, Dr. Franklin Hays, and Dr. Wm. M. Wishard among those to attend. The service honors Maj Wickliffe Smith with the assembled local figures and clergymen.
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James Whitcomb
Riley
Frankin Hays
Ww. M.’ Wishard
Delphi
Toute
Maj
Wickliffe
Smith
Fray resumes as four bowling leagues begin play
After a week off from Christmas activity, four leagues plan a strong start this week with ten man teams gaining traction. Matchups include Calumets versus Standards at Oneida and other city alleys featuring Nationals Blue labels Marion and Turner with Greek names among the listings.
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Manly
Calumets
Oneida
Nationals
Marion
Columbus
Lyra
Capital
Stone Palaces
Turner
Marion Aileys
Bobby Allen Named Reds Manager Sparks Local Debate
The Cincinnati Reds appoint Bobby Allen as manager, drawing mixed reactions from fans who praise his playing and managerial skill but dislike a minor league selection for a National League club. Indianapolis supporters defend his Kiical club record, while critics question the home city pride and Brush’s Indianapolis oversight.
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Bob Allen
Cincinnati ‘Reds
Allen
Tommie Corcoran
Alien
Indianapolis
Cincinnati Cranks
John T. Brush
Reds
Bobby Allen
Kical
Boxing gossip and matches spark mixed results across cities
Red Comachly defeats Jack Scanlon in Shawnee in a 20 round showcase. Joe Bernstein to face Nid Broad in a 22 round bout at Broadway club January 19 before meeting Terry McGovern on March 22. Tommy West knocks out Doc Payne at Broadway club New York. Peter Maher hears a dream predicting victory over McCay, Mathews set to meet Bennett in Cincinnati on January 1. Local clubs doubt Maher, Cincinnati Enquirer notes wife’s death may delay bout. report unverified.
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Red Comachly
Newark
Jack Scanlon
Troy
N. Y
Shawnee
Terry McGovern
Joe Bernstwwin
Nid Broad
Broadway Club
Tommy West
Doc Payne
Cleveland
New York
Peter Maher
Maher
McCay
Peter
Matty Mathews
Jack Bennett
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
McCoy
Indianapolis
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bury Madden
Gus
Rubin
Baya
Five players signed for next year by President Watkins
President Watkins signed Topsy Hartzell and Ed Hickey joining five men signed for next season. Hickey is expected to improve hitting with coaching. Hartzell, healthy, will start the year strong. Other signees include R. E. Carnahan, Leonard Swarmstedt, and Threatt Moore.
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Watkins
Hartzell
Ed Hickey
Hickey
R. E. Carnahan
Leonard Swarmstedt
Threatt Moore
Indianapolis
Bill Clarke
Baltimore
Orioles
McGraw
Wilmot
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Schall
Red” Ehret
Open Door in China Again Under Review
Washington dispatch says the open door in China is premature and uncertain. A high official notes Russia may sign Hay’s guaranty granting U.S. merchants full trade privileges in the Russian controlled zone, but no official announcement has been received. Both the Russian ambassador and Secretary Hay corroborate the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
China
Russia
Hay
United States
Chicago's 2000 Census Projection Sparks Debate
Mayor Carter Harrison argues Chicago could reach 2,048,000,000 residents by 2100 if past growth continues. He emphasizes the figure is a mathematical projection, not personal opinion, citing Chicago’s history of doubling population each decade and current counts around 2,100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carter Harrison
Gold Rush and Beef Shortages Hit Dawson Area
Report from Dawson, Alaska Territory, notes beef up to one dollar per pound with shortages expected by December end. Mooted by scarce moose and caribou herds. Fresh beef cannot reach Dawson before March due to ice. High bluffs near the Indian river revealed gold riches last month, sparking a rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Dawson
Indian River
She Made Walter Dance: Walter Moore Charged in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on January 1, reports state Walter Moore faced an incident involving a woman described as causing him to dance or move in a notable manner. The fragment suggests a court or police angle but lacks full details.
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Walter
Los
Angel
Gal
Wailter Moore
Two Indiana War Veterans Visit Mexican Battlefields
Capt. W. R. Clinton of Indianapolis and Capt. J. P. Catterson, a Hendricks county farmer and former Indianapolis officer, tour Mexican battle sites 52 years after the conflicts. They recall Saltillo and Buena Vista, urge Congress to honor fallen Mexican War soldiers, and note Mexico City and Pueblo populations amid their travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Clinton
Indianapolis
J. P. Catterson
Indianapelis
Hendricks County
Clinton
Indiana
Catterson
Mexico City
Saltillo
Pueblo
Brownsburg
The Pope Names His Succession In Rome
After opening St Peters door the pope praises divine providence and hopes for a long reign for his successor. He designates Cardinal Girolamo Maria Gotti of Genoa as the next pope, noting his age around 64 and ascetic, modest life despite his high office.
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Rome
St. Peter’s
Leo
Girolamo Maria Gotti
Congregation of Indulgences
Cardinal Gotti
Last Sermons of the Year From Meridian Street Church
Rev. Wm A Quayle of Meridian Street M E argues effort to convert the world fails due to self-satisfaction masking life failures. Rev George M Smith of Hall Place M E laments Sabbath preaching only reveals unholiness seen through the week, likening it to Moses on the mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian St. M. E
George M. Smith
Hall Place
M. E. Church
Moses
T. J. Vilters
First Baptist
J. A. Milburn
Second Presbyterian
Sold Pennies at a Bargain Charged man in loitering case
George Stanton faced police court Monday on loitering charges after being arrested Saturday by Detectives Asch and Dugan in a pawn shop. He attempted to dispose of revenue stamps after selling 320 pennies for 2.30 and possessing unaccounted for dentist's gold. Stanton listed Chicago as his home.
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George Stanton
Asch and Dugan
Chicago
Interstate Life Directors Elected Including Noted Names
The board of Interstate Life Insurance Company elected directors: D. P. Erwin Thomas H. Spann William E. Kurtz Courtland Vam Camp Harry J. Milligan A. Q. Jones William Fortune E. L. Fisher Dr. E. F. Hodges Charles A. Ludlow R. L. Douglas F. E. Marsh and Admiral George Brown. The list highlights a mix of business leaders professionals and a military figure.
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Interstate Life
The
Interstate Life Insurance Company
D. P. Erwin
Thomas H. Spann
Wiliam E. Kurtz
Courtland Vam Camp
Harry J. Milligan
A. Q. Jones
William Fortune
E. L Fisher
Dr. E. F. Hodges
Charles A. Ludlow
R. L. Douglas
F. E. Marsh
Admiral George Brown
Barbers Tyner and Runyan Charged in Assault Case
Chas Tyner barber and Edmund Runyan clerk both of 614 N Senate Ave appeared in police court Monday morning charged with assault and battery. Runyan said Tyner abused his wife and when he interfered they fought. Tyner was fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Tyner
Edmund Runyan
Senate Ave
Runyan
Tyner
Third Attempt Ends in Rescue for Malissa Roberts
Malissa Ann Roberts of 509 West Fourteenth Street attempted suicide by taking ten cents worth of morphine on Sunday and collapsed in an alley. Dr Berner at City Dispensary intervened and saved her, marking her third such attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malissa Ann Roberts
Fourteenth St
Air-gun incident leaves Margaret Shanahan injured
Margaret Shanahan of 8912 Bates Street was shot with an air gun by a neighbor boy. The injury is described as minor though the event sparked concern in the neighborhood. The report notes the weapon used and the suspect’s relationship to the area without detailing charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Shanahan
Bates St
Capital House tragedy blinds man falls from window
Hebble, a 45 year old blind man and brother of pianist George Hebble, plunged from a third story window of the Capital House Saturday evening. He landed on a shed, fracturing his right arm and collar bone and sustaining severe bruises and possible internal injuries. City hospital staff believe he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muffer Hebble
George Hebble
Hous
Funston Excerpt Highlights Philippine River Feats
St Paul clipping prompts Gen. Funston response praising his river crossings and battles in the Philippines. He cites Bagbag River under fire with a fellow officer and four men of the Kansas unit, and Rio Grande crossing with 45 men. The note adds New Year observances and church services from 1899 to 1900 in Minneapolis and German Society events.
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Minneapolis
Minn
I. Semour
St. Paul
Funston
Philippines
Bagbag
Kansas
Rio Grande River
Ute
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Te Recarte
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Foley
Moria
H. Williams
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Woodruff
M. Gnea
Wrobes
van Derpool
Miers
Hoosier Statesman
Congress
Ruhlin
Jeffries
Hubby
Indiana Inklings
Hammond Packing Company
Milford Mail
Boone ‘County
Howard County Infirmary
F. C. McKibbon
Kokomo Equal Suffrage and Literary Association
Indiana Water Company
New Albany Water Company
Eeponiiet
Charles Baldwin
Terre Haute
William Hogan
Hogan
Havens & Geddes Dry Goods Company
Glen
Dan Wilson
Red Key
Hurry
State Board of Health
County Boards of Health
Montana
Charley
Belkhart
Dirty Creek
Honeysuckle Valley
Helena
Mont
Ernest Bowlin
Kokomo
Etta B. Hasty
Miss Hasty
Bowlin
William C. Kiser
Juieut
Seymour
Dawson Smith
Benton County Democraic Committee
William J. Bryan
Bobby
Diamond Gossip
City
Mexico
Sate Tillo
Ime
National Museum
Cardinal Gott
Balbag River
Man
Mannerchor Hall
David Grieb
Fletcher Place
Epworth League
Paul's Church
Presbyterian
Dean
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