State Fair Board election sparks fierce Farmers vs Merchants bid
Indiana delegates rally for eight seats on the State board of agriculture with farmers led by T E Bowles and Uncle John Davis pushing to oust lawyers bankers and merchants. Campaigning centers on whether farmers alone should govern the agricultural board, while Secretary Kennedy reports a net profit and pending federal settlement.
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Indianapolis
Mason J. Niblack
Vincennes
John C. Haines
Lake
James E.mcdonald
Ligonier
W. W. Stevens
Charles’ Downing
Greenfield
Maron Niblack
Stebens
Downing
Aaron Jones
South Bend
John H. Haines
T. E. Bowles
Noblesville
Purdue
John” Davis
Crawfordsville
University
Charles F. Kennedy
Congress
H. B. Howland
Taggart
Two Hendricks Deserters Return to Recruiting Station
J M H Baker and William Archie, deserters from the Sixth Cavalry at Fort Silk Oklahoma, were brought to Hendricks County by Sheriff Eaton. Archie, a married man, claimed desertion to support his wife. authorities note no provision for temporary widows. He swore he was single at enlistment. his wife disputes this. Archie is jailed for confinement awaiting orders.
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J. MH. Baker
Clayton
William
Archie
Pecksburg
Sherif Eaton
Hendricks County
Sixth Cavalry
Fort Silk
Oklahoma
Lieut
Rowell
NEW ENLISTMENT RULES EXPAND RECRUIT COMPASS
An order from the War Department relaxes enlistment standards. Recruits within ten pounds of the old weight and two inches in chest can join if active and healthy. City men with tough schedules and meals may now be accepted, Lieut. Rowell says, noting they make the best soldiers.
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War Department
Rowell
Koenne Sets Out Apples and Cigars at Courthouse Event
Crowds gathered at the treasurer's office on Tuesday as Armin C. Koehne distributed apples and cigars to visitors. The scene grew crowded toward the east end of the room with two large barrels emptied before 10 a.m. and many people receiving treats on the way in.
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Armin C. Kodine
Police Officers Demand Back Pay in City Lawsuit
Ex sergeant J F Kurtz ex detective Thomas L Stout and ex patrolmen including Jacob D Kurtz Frederick W Gunsolus Elmer Stoddard Ira Leet William Cox Terry Moore and D A Butcher A D Rinker and Harry C Barbee plan a suit against the city after a formal pay demand to the Board of Safety. The filing will claim the men remain police officers entitled to pay and cite charter violations as testimony. The suit may reach the state supreme court with potential back salary owed.
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J. F. Kurtz
Thos
L. Stout
Jacob D. Kurtz
Frederick W. Gunsolus
Elmer Stoddard
Ira
Leet
William %. Cox
Terry Moore
D. A. Butcher
A. D. Rinker
Harry C. Barbee
Smith
Duncan
Hornbrook
Family Mourns Two Children Buried at Home
A 7-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl were buried from 05 Holbrook Street after dying within hours of each other from scarlet fever. The funeral scene showed the two white coffins side by side, a deeply moving moment for the family.
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Charles Gordon
Holbrook St
Gov Mount Celebrates Women Power In State Work
Governor Mount told the Local council of women in the Propylaeum that the home shapes state power more than legislatures. He praised women's vital public roles, equal rights, and historic heroines, asserting scripture does not diminish women's influence. He cited Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and Queen Victoria as exemplary figures.
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Gov. Mount
Council of Women
Propylaeum
Learing
Hfe
Isabella
Peter the Great
Catharine the Great
Maria Theresa
Austria
Earth
Elizabeth
Queen Victoria
Grace Danning
Northampton
Florence Nightingale
Clara Barton
Beecher Stowe
French Drives Boers From Colesberg in Quick Night March
Gen. French occupied a kopje overlooking West Colesberg after a night march. Boers were surprised and shelled. three British killed and several wounded. Cavalry flanks praised, aiding a retreating line as French gains are hailed as a hopeful turn after defeats.
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Colesberg
Laager
Norvals Pont
Orange River
French
England
Good Readin Unearthed by Swift Committee
The Civil Service reform committee led by L B Swift continues daily sworn testimony amid allegations of sensational affidavits about top police officers and a Board of Safety member. Swift declines to reveal committee member names, citing secrecy to aid evidence collection. The final report will be released after the investigation ends.
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Civil Service Committee
Board of Safety
L.B. Swift
Indiana Civil Service Reform League
The Suns liners help buyers and sellers unite
The Sun issue explains its Hmner columns aim to ease wants by connecting those needing items like second-hand stoves with sellers. Readers are urged to use the liners to find or advertise goods, meeting and closing deals to wipe two wants from the slate.
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SUN
Hmner
Prohi Party Sets Dates for Indiana Convention
The Prohibition state committee met at the Y M C A and named April 24 and 25 for the Indiana convention in Indianapolis. Representation details were referred to a committee. The chairman will issue the call for the convention in a few days.
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Prohibition Party
Indianapolis
Lawyers Sue for Fees Against Henry T Zwick
Edenharter and Mull lawyers sued Henry T Zwick for ten dollars in attorney fees after a trial on Tuesday. Zwick, a store clerk, had previously been fined one dollar in criminal court for stealing from the store. Edenharter and Mull represented him in the case.
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Edenharter & Mull
Henry T. Zwick
Zwick
Judge sends Newton Stout to reform school
Sent to Plainfeld by Judge Alford on a Tuesday, Newton Stout aged 13 is placed in a reform school with a suspended sentence still hanging over him. The mother feared his jail treatment but the judge refused to allow taking him home.
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Plainfeld
Alford
Newton Stout
Reform School
Saddles Seized From German Steamer Reported
Lorenzo Marquez reports that British seizure of the German steamer Bundesrath uncovered 7 000 saddles bound for the Boers, part of contraband of war claims.
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Lorenzo Marquez
German Naval Schemes Fueled by Steamer Seizure
Paris dispatch notes the seizure of the German steamer Bundesrath by Britain boosts pro Boer agitation in Germany and strengthens Kaiser’s naval plans as reported by the Gaulois.
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Paris
The
Gaulois
Germany
Transvaal envoy arrives in Amsterdam seeking purchases
Commandant De Waard of the Hollander corps at Pretoria arrives in Amsterdam on a European mission for the Transvaal. He declines to reveal details, but reports indicate aims to secure supplies. He says the Transvaal is well stocked with ammunition, noting Mau ser cartridges produced at Pretoria.
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Amsterdam
Commandant de Waard
Hollander Corps
Pretoria
Europe
Transvaal
Labouchere Voices on War Ends When Transvaalers Driven Out
Henry Labouchere writes to a constituent that he believes the war is just but impolitic. He says Britain must fight while Transvaalers remain in British territory and hopes the war ends once they are driven out, lest it serve speculators and companymongers.
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Labouchere
London
Henry Labouchere
Stray Shots and War Updates From Overseas
Monterey Mexico raises 600 for the British relief fund as three thousand troops land at Durban on Tuesday. Correspondent Lynch, once captured by Boers near Ladysmith, has arrived at Lorenzo Marques after his captors released him.
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Monterey
Mex
Durban
Lynch
Ladysmith
Lorenzo Marquez
Beers Use New Ammunition per London Telegraph
A Frere dispatch reports since Sunday Beers have adopted a new ammunition with older stocks exhausted, observed in London on January 2.
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London
Telegraph
Frere
Dental Case Opens Over Indictment of Grant H. Clay
The motion to quash the indictment charging Grant H. Clay with practicing dentistry without a license was heard in a criminal court on Tuesday. Clay, arrested at the instigation of the Indiana Dental Association, was fined in police court and appealed. Attorney Henry N. Spaan argued the association is unconstitutional due to legislative appointment of members. Cash Hadley defended legislative appointment. Judge Alford reserved ruling.
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Grant H. Clay
Clay
Indiana Dental Association
Henry N. Spaan
Indiana
Cash Hadley
Alford
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby for the 26 hours ending at 3 PM January 3 calls for cold fair weather. Temperature readings show 7 AM at 14, noon at 20, and 2 PM at 25 degrees with cooler Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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Indianapolis
Harvard Club Dinner Honored Indiana Guests
Indiana Harvard club held its annual dinner at the University club Monday evening. Officers elected include Dr. E. F. Hodges as president Albert E. Sterne as vice president Horace E. Smith as treasurer C O Britton as secretary and George Fr Hume W J Taylor and Ww M Phillips named to the executive committee.
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Harvard Club
Indiana
University Club
E. F. Hodges
Albert E. Sterne
Horace E. Smith
C. O. Britton
George Fr. Hume
W. J. Taylor
Ww. M. Phillips
Fever Rises in Ladysmith as Dysentery Spreads
A dispatch from Gen. White in Ladysmith reports rising cases of fever and dysentery in the town, signaling worsening conditions for troops and residents.
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Ladysmith
London
White
Boers Lose Again in Sunny Side Clash
Cape Town January 2. Lieut. Col. Pilcher defeated a Boer commando at Sunny Side, 30 miles northwest of Belmont station on the Cape railroad. He reports 40 prisoners taken. British losses were two killed and one wounded.
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Cape Town
Pilcher Thas
Sunny~ Side
Belmont Station
Orange River
Cape
Words of Gratitude From The Sisters of the Good Shepherd
The Sisters of the Good Shepherd thank friends who donated during the holidays. A note mentions a Jewelry line at Gardner's on 59 Commercial Club street.
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Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Gardner's
Colesberg Not Occupied by Gen French Forces
The Times dispatch reports Gen French holding the Colesberg wagon bridge but not yet occupying the town. Boers dispersed from their positions. enemy strength estimated from 5000 to 7000 men.
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Colesberg
London
the Times
French
Mrs Halli Dies Suddenly in Oakland
Mrs. Frederick Hall, daughter of Co. and Noyes of the Washington Star, died suddenly of heart disease in Oakland on Monday night while on her way to church. The report notes she was in transit to services when the fatal incident occurred.
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Halli
Oakland
Cal
Frederick Hall
Noyes
Washington, D. C
Winnebago Chief to be Installed in Chicago Ceremony
Winnebago leader Eagle Bye, called Roaddy by the Indians, and 1,509 Winnebagos held a dance in Chicago at Thomas Roddy’s residence to honor Roddy who is to be installed as White Buffalo chief. The event featured the scalp dance with authentic locks and drum ceremonies.
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Chicago
Black River Falls
Wis
Thomas Roddy
Roaddy
Eagle Bye
Redskins
Indiana factions split as fusion talks surface
About 75 followers from the Indiana silver republican and people's parties met at the Enterprise hotel to consider fusing with the Chicago Platform and Bryan. A consolidated ticket would back a platform opposing imperialism and the gold standard, with Democrats urged to align under condition of a suitable platform. Hanna blamed Republican money for the split.
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Flavius Josephus ‘VanVerhis
Indiana Silver Republican Party
A. P. Hanna
People’s Party
Enterprise Hotel
Chicago
Bryan
Indiana
Occidental Hotel
Flavius Josephus VanVorhis
Yohi Motsinger
Edge” Watters
Hanna
Populists
Fusion talk sparks laughs at New Castle meeting
Chairman Hernly mocked fusion from the silver Republicans and populists. He ridiculed Flavius J. VanVorhis and his party and teased Joe Cheadle for claiming silver Republican ties. He questioned which group is the authentic populist party, praising the Motsinger faction as the real middle road.
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Hernly
Reprisan Central Committee
New Caasile
Flavius J. VanVorhis
Joe Cheadle
Licensing Rush As 1900 Tags Go Aluminum
Deputy-controller Sullivan issued licenses fast on Tuesday tallying 47 bicycle tags by noon along with buggy wagon licenses. 1895 saw 23,253 bicycle licenses and 9,770 buggy wagon licenses. 1900 licenses will be aluminum with round wagon and buggy tags, attached by straps to prevent loss.
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Sullivan
J. J. Appel
Charles Kipnlinger
Conrad Keller
Bird Company Issues Passes at Water Station
The Frank Bird transfer company issues passes to all employees and their families at the Water station. Passes are valid for one year and cover Shemeehyes.
Bankrupt Woman Seeks Relief in Peru and Housekeeping Case
Charlotte Hersch of Peru and a housekeeper petitions for bankruptcy. Reported assets total 500 dollars with claims of 9,196.09 dollars from Kabil-Ftteg. The listing notes lap robes, blankets, driving gloves and coachman's capes offered at the lowest city prices from Strawmver Nilus at 37 Monument Place.
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Charlotte Hersch
Peru
Kabil- Ftteg
Strawmver & Nilus
Monument Place
Grand hotel cafe advertises prompt delivery
Grand hotel cafe offers meals at a discount with delivery from G. C. Pratt Lumber and Coal Co. Readers are asked to call phone number 1248 for service and note it is located at 1400 Senate Ave North.
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G. C. Pratt Lumber and Coal,Co
Senate Ave
North
Aggie desertions and Filipino counter moves reported
Manila dispatch reports ten signal corps men led by Lieut Duffy missing near Vigan with wires cut. Aguinaldo’s forces reportedly surrender in Bontoc area as 24 insurgents are found dead in a Cabuyao house. American troops advance, gunboat actions and executions of insurgent launches noted. 3,000 troops remain in Manila.
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Manila
Signal Corps
Lieut
Duffy
Vigan
The
Lenoir
Aguinaldo
Bontoc
Thirty-ninth Infantry
Cabuyao
Laguna de Bay
Santa Rosa
Casbay2o
Wheeler faces rift with regular officers over Philippine campaign
Washington reports say General Wheeler clashes with regular army leaders over role in the Philippine campaign. Friends, including the president, seek influence to assign him a more active job. Wheeler is described as a political general facing prejudice from regular officers and criticism of Otis’s leadership.
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Chicago
Washington
Manila
War Department
Wheeler
Goldier
Gen. Wheeler
Big
Senit
Congress
Ippines
Otis
Chapelle Arrives as Papal Delegate to Philippines
Manila reports Archbishop Chap arrives as papal delegate to the Philippines on Tuesday. McKinnon, formerly chaplain of the California volunteers, accompanies Chapelle on the arrival day.
Great Canal 3 Opens In Chicago Drainage System
Water flowed from the collateral into the main drainage canal after Kedzie avenue sluice gates were opened. Sanitary district President Boldenwegh and Clerk Haas joined engineers to prepare for the event as trustees and Gov. Tanner debated the canal’s immediate future.
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Chicago
Kedzie Ave
Sanitary District
Boldenwegh
Haas
Engis Nears
Special
Commission
Tanner
Sanitary
Springfield
Oreered
New Year City Council Session Adjourned After Brief Meeting
The council held a New Year’s session Monday night with no essential business reported. The contracts and franchises committee has the natural gas ordinance under review and may call a special meeting next week to present its report.
Honor for Capt English Leaders Honor War Veterans
Lancaster Pa January 2 departmental commanders of the Spanish American war veterans were announced by Commander in Chief Hullings. The list includes Alabama and Cal James W Cox Arkansas Virgil T Cook Florida Irving BE Webster Illinois D Jack Ft Indiana Captain William E English Michigan Col James L Beynton Betts Col Wylie Jones Texas Col Joe Harry West Virginia Cape Jol Baker White.
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English
Lancaster
Hullings
Alabama
Cal
James W. Cox
Arkansas
Virgil T. ‘Cook
Florida
Irving BE. Webster
Illinois
D. Jack
Indiana
William E. English
Milan
James L. Beynton
Betts
Wylie Jones
Texas
Joe Harry
West Virginia
Cape
Jol Baker White
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Statehouse
State Board of Agriculture
T. E. Rowles
Hns
Stevens
Hendricks
Sheriff Eaton
Koehne
J. Bull
War Office
Swift
Judge Alford
P. Cash
Patien Democratic Mule
Flavius
Grand Hotel Cafe
Aggie
Ils
Blue Warrisrn
ARS Migstng
St. Louis
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