Judge Rasch of Vanderburg Circuit Court Confesses
Revansville Ind Jan 1 Judge Rasch of the Vanderburg circuit court acknowledged that he is guilty of extorting money for offices from appointees. Rumors of bribery circulated for weeks. Impeachment looms and Governor Wowbin may act to remove him. The judge admits receiving $95 for two appointments.
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Vanderburg Crcuit Court
Revansvlage
Ind
Louie C. H
Vanderburg
Vurt
Tat Wow bin
Tommey
Moatch
Or Nin
Appendicitis Rise Prompts Medical Alarm Across Europe
A London dispatch reports a surge of influenza and a striking rise in appendicitis cases. Doctors note sudden, severe joint pains and a shift in patient ages, with surgeons at St Thomas's St Bartholomew's and Guy's Hospitals recording higher incidence and rising fatalities without surgery. The piece cites Frederick Treves’s work and mentions social concerns over new medical theories and appendicitis causation.
Classified Advertisements Announcement
New liners advertise rooms for rent, salaries listed for unfilled posts. Five room cottage for sale, ten room house for sale. First mortgage loans on improved property. Unfurnished room for rent. Help wanted for general housework. Read all liners on the seventh page.
Statistics of 1902 Chicago Reflects Social and Industrial Losses
Statistics compiled from the Chicago Tribune review show total donations to educational and charitable groups at 397367. Deaths by own action rose, with 1902 totals compared to 1901. Executions rose in the south and north, with 87 occurring overall and a racial breakdown including negroes, whites, and one Indian. The report lists losses from fires, drownings, explosions, collapsing buildings, mines, storms, lightning, and railroad accidents, noting overall fatalities and incidents across 1902.
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Chicago
Lo Ls
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Chicago Tribune
Fight Over A Child Elngra Case At Indiana County
At Elngra Indiana a custody dispute involved Dunn and Ritter over a stepchild. Dunn fired several shots at Ritter but missed as Ole Myers intervened. Ritter and the child were later taken by Ritter’s family to safety amid the tense confrontation at Dunn’s home in Elinora.
Employees Surprised By Extra Pay on Pay Day
The 20 croplores of the Bemia bag company received two weeks' extra pay for those employed over two years and one week for those over one year on Wednesday at the Themis factory. Shorter-tenure workers got smaller gifts. not every employee was remembered. Wiremen strike for higher wages, demanding cent per hour, after previous rates of 4 cents. An arbiter offer was rejected by the workers. Officers elected at the Stone River veterans reunion in Greencastle include G. W. Scearre president and W. B Stormaent first vice-president. Maggie Edwards, 16, of Al Harvey, is missing. her father William Edwards reports she has been away since Sunday.
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Dudley
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Hiederh Sarong
Jon
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St. Aaren's
Guy's
Frederick Treves
Samuel Wilks
Ta Gay
Hospital Gazette
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Joan
Bemia
Themis
W. A. Royse
Greencastle
Ind
Burvlyorp
Battle of
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Elvetudine
Preaient
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Danville
W. B Stormaent
Lafay
Ives
J. K. Bowera
Bhelbyville
W. H. Dryden
Martinsville
Maggie Edwards
al Harvey At
William Edwards
Where's Kelley Missing Franklin Man Sought by Indianapolis Police
Relatives of Albert Kelley, 34, of Franklin, report him missing after he wandered away from Franklin and may be in Indianapolis. Police search ongoing.
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Albert Kelley
Franklin
Indianapolis
Buckeyes Going to Cuba
MAPOLEON Jan 1 Thirty farm families of Henry and Fulton counties are selling their land and will emigrate to Santa Clara province Cuba around mid January to settle there.
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Mapoleon
Henry
Fulton Countier
Santa Clara Province
IME Durbar Crowned Indian Emperor Amid Spectacle
Initia dam King award VII was proclaimed emperor of India at the coronation durbar. The ceremony, attended by native rulers, featured lavish jewels and regalia far surpassing Westminster Abbey. It drew rulers from a population greater than Europe and swore allegiance to King Edward as sovereign.
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Initia Dam
Award VII
India
Indian Empire
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Austin Jr. Brown Dead in Indianapolis at Home
Austin Jr. Brown died at his home in the Biacherna at 2 a m Thursday after a several week illness. Family present At his bedside he remained unconscious to the end. He suffered an acute kidney ailment but had seemed to recover two days before his sudden death Wednesday morning. Brown was prominent in Indianapolis life for most of his years, brother to Admiral Brown and uncle of Mila Browning city librarian. He leaves a son William H. Brown in this city and another Austin Brown in Montana. Funeral plans were not announced. He was the son of William J. Brown former Indiana secretary of state and congressman renowned for his public service.
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Austin Brown, Jr
Lves
Monetana
Wis
William J. Brown
Indiana
Congress
Austin Brown
Indianapolia Police Shake Ups and Weather Outlook
City police reshuffles include dismissal of several officers and transfers for Diiahtive roles and patrols. A deputy chief and sergeant changes, with new appointments at the county jail and safety bureau. warnings of a light 36 hour forecast with possible rain, and a tuberculosis death at the poor farm. An office wage increase near 500,000 dollars yearly noted in New York.
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Wallace
Reenrder Shark
Ed Fray
Is Mace
Tom Dugan
Joceby Watts
Fox
Bosra
Morgan Gives Away $600000 in Salary Pranks at Bank
A New York banking house led by Mor gan distributed large year end bonuses by rewriting salary rolls. As workers left for the holiday, checks covered full year wages, while subsequent corrections inflated figures and boosted some pay to striking levels. The head bookkeeper uncovered overpayments and a cabinet level salary surge, provoking broader giveaways by other firms.
Gambling Ring in New York Faces Brann Probe
Inspector Nicholas Crooks was held by Magistrate Brann for overstepping authority during raids on Richard Canteld’s gambling house. Deputy Piper claimed the gambling combine would spend up to 1,000,000 to oppose district attorney Jerome’s efforts, signaling a fierce battle to suppress gambling.
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New York
Nicholas Crooks
Brann
Hichard Canteld
Canfield
Sorrell
Terome
Str. Jerome
Heaven
Earth
Jerome
Electricity From Coal Rumors Spark 1900s Hype
New York January 1 Inventor Thomas A Ebids on predicts a dramatic year as he pursues direct electricity from coal and cheap power from the elements He says his four year sourage battery will launch in January and signals a shift from practical invention to pure scientific exploration while aiming to bring electricity direct from coal into broader use and industry
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New York
Thomas A. Ebidison
Jook
Inauguration Day At Marion County Officers Installed
Free eating and smoking marked inauguration day as new Marion county officers assumed duties. A large crowd gathered at the fore house for free rations and tobacco. John McGregor’s late arrival kept speeches uncertain as most officers had already taken the oath Wednesday. The event featured informal revelry with cigars and apple barrels damaged in the festivities.
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John McGregor
Oraytory
Marion County
Banquet Sparks Plan To Move Colosseum Project
A Columbia club banquet is set for June 6 to promote a movement backed by the Merchants’ association and Fall festival group to fund a $250,000 stock subscription for a new coliseum plan. The scheme aims to sell shares to all, preventing any single party from gaining control. The jet committee has reviewed preliminaries and supports the plan. A winning rocking chair was awarded to a top seller in December by Jacob Metger Co. Also featured are real estate and foreign trade columns in The Bun.
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Steel Trust offers stock to its employees in new plan
United States Steel Corporation announces a plan allowing Iteralte workers to become permanent stockholders and share profits. About 18,000 employees eligible. preferred stock offered January at 8250 per share with quarterly cash dividends and a year-end profit share. Eligibility relies on five years of continuous service with provisions for death or disability and forfeiture if employment ends voluntarily.
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United States Steel Corporation
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George W. Perkina
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Divorced Wife Remarries Then Divorces Soldier in War Tale
A bride and her fiancé marry just before his overseas call. He serves in the Philippines and China with the Ninth, returns to find she remarried to Charlie Myde, then to Titotato where she secures a divorce within a year. She marries Mr Hyde the next year as the soldier continues service.
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Charlie Myde
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Wormon
Suits For 1,100,000 Against Rail and Coal Firms
Two residents filed complaints in the district court alleging assault intimidation and death threats related to the Pennsylvania coal mines during the strike. Each plaintiff seeks 10,000 dollars for a total of 1,100,000 dollars in damages.
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Mayan Origins and Inga allegations in New York
Professor Frederick Starr reports Maya tribe findings linking purple birth marks to Mongolian ancestry, suggesting a shared origin with Mongolian or Atagen groups. He notes the purple spot appears about four months after birth and may connect Maya, Mongolian, and Midras lineages. The NY Herald seeks help as city attorney Joss requests aid against an invasion suit, predicting Supreme Court action.
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Nitta
Azteca
Frederick Stary
University of Chicaga
Starr
York Herald
Wealthy farmer’s failed self harm leads to divorce suit
A four mile attempt at self harm by a rich Kokomo farmer ended with his wife suing for divorce as the family rescued him. Police report he may attempt again. meanwhile a jewelry dealer advertises diamonds at low prices.
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Tootphine Beennaida
Airships Show Promise Amid Paris Reports
A Paris-printed item cites Santos Dumont praising airships and predicting their widespread future. He mentions a New York era craft by the Thuredas line, noting the ship could be used for transportation in Paris and foresees airship building becoming as common as steamships.
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Paris
Santos Dumont
Santos
Elevator Oil Promises Elevator Supply for Court House
A 19th century county record notes the Marble County Elevator and Terminal Company forming to supply the court house elevator. Mique Jefferson is named president and Charles Brown is vice-president and general manager. Twenty seven shares sold quickly, with stock rising as the issue sold out and a sale to Bob Me to By Davis in progress.
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Lewin I Akin
Maron County
Mique” Jefferson
Charles Brown
Court House
Atock
Bob
Troubles Man Wesley Bacon Enlists Behind Bicycle Lines
The 13 year old Wesley Bacon, nicknamed the troubles man, is described as serving behind a bicycle in Neen. His birth date is noted as last year and the owner had him engaged and paid for several days, as he worked under the emulous of the New telepl company.
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Wesley Bacon
Bacon
Union Traction Expands Service in Tipton
In Tipton Indiana Union Traction Company resumes regular car service Wednesday night by rail line to Eastview. Cars are now running with wagons hitched to the market, influencing city commerce and the stockyard operations. Mayor Bronwen proposes an ordinance to regulate marketers at the east front, aiming to unhitched horses from city market wagons.
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Tipton
Ind
Eitwar
Bronwen
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