Otis Braces Up Washington on Iloilo Situation
A Manila dated dispatch to Maj. Gen Otis was read by the cabinet, noting reassurance about Iloilo and saying the conflict of arms would be averted. The cabinet met briefly with all members present, and reports from Gen Miller supported the view natives would accept US authority. Chicago reports Maj. Von Sonnenburg visiting en route to Germany shares views on occupation. He warns American control may require effort and possible fighting.
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Otis
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Iloilo
Miller
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Chicago
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Germany
New York
Spain
Prince Henry
Philippines
New Judges Don the Robe in Duck Dispute Ruling
The Indiana supreme court met with three new Republican judges for the first time, Baker Hadley and Dowling, with Monks as chief justice. Judge Jordan wrote the sole opinion handed down after a brief consultation. Chas Rains failed manslaughter appeal. Marion court upheld Krag Reynolds mortgage claim against A G Oder for 247 dollars, stating the contract was not divisible and the $50 goods never delivered. Thirty ducks case: replevin verdict for Timmons. circuit and appellate courts affirm. Smith W. rerige loses personal injury suit against Indianapolis Brewing Co.. Perigo fell from scaffold amid coworker work.
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Monks
Jordan
Chas. Rains
Tipton
Geo. Goar
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A. G. Oder
Oder
Kiag-Reynolds
Rock Creek Township
Carroll County
John E. Timmons
Catherine Timmons
Wilson Sterrett
Timmons
Smith W.rerige
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Perigo
Indianapolis 36-Hour Weather Outlook
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m January 4 calls for warm and fair conditions with Tuesday night fair and increasing cloudiness on Wednesday. Temperature at 7 am Tuesday reported as 33 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Paulding Succeeds Ehorning as Lead at Grand
Benjamin Horning leaves the Grand stock company after his stint. Frederick Paulding arrives from Chicago to rehearse The Banker's Daughter and make his debut next Monday. Paulding has performed with Modjeska and Mather and other top stage lights, with prior success. The Sun announced the engagement Tuesday afternoon per Press agent Layman.
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Grand Stock Company
Frederick Paulding
Chicago
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Modjeska
Margaret Mather
Layman
SUN
Smith's Story: Woodford Sheriff Delivers Murder Suspect
The Woodford County Sheriff arrived Tuesday to take charge of Joe Smith of Indianapolis, wanted in Montick for murder. Smith surrendered to Indianapolis police, claiming self defense. He and the deceased King were close friends and horse traders who once worked together. the killing stemmed from a drunken fight.
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Woodford County
Illinois
Joe Smith
Indianapolis
Montick
Smith
King
Inéis
Cleared for Action in Historic Barrel-House Case
Reconstructed OCR fragment notes Gates and Waa cleared for action in a 2 barrel-house case involving a former merchant. Details are sparse, but the item indicates a legal or court-related clearance connected to a historical incident.
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Waa
Salaries for J. P s and Marion County reform measures
The Marion County bar association on Tuesday morning recommended to the legislature several justice of the peace law reforms drafted by ex Attorney General Ketcham. Three A C Harris amendments were adopted setting court sites by county commissioners, directing that docket fees come from first costs, and requiring offices to stay open when needed. The plan reduces justices in Center township to five and other townships to two, with a $2000 salary for Center township justices. outside justices stay on the fee system with township docket fees changed to 25 and 50 cents for dismissed and trial cases respectively, versus current $1 and $5.
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Marion County Bar Association
Ketcham
A. C. Harris
Committee On Amendment of Laws
Association
Center Township
Marion County
City Life Customs and Court Actions
Harry Sharp received 1 dollar and 60 days in police court for stealing a hammer and shears from T A Stover. Sheriff of Benton county brought back Walter Swope of Jeffersonville, wanted for stealing a horse and buggy. Swope surrendered Monday. Martha A Kemp seeks separation from Franklin P Kemp alleging beating and abuse.
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Harry Sharp
T. A. Stover
Benton County
Indianapolis
Walter Swope
Jeffersonville
Swope
Martha A. Kemp
Franklin P. Kemp
Emperor William improves as snow halts Swiss traffic
Wire notes report Emperor William better while snow blocks Swiss roads and a wider arc of world events unfolds. Entries mention Kentucky brewing syndicates and Ellis stable with 17 horses in Akron Ohio, plus various political and social items from London to New York.
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Switzerland
Kentucky Breweries
Ellis
Akron
Ohio Regiment
First Senatorial Bet Sways Indiana Race Buzz
A Denison bar room wager sets the odds for Indiana's senate race with Hanly leading at about 25 votes. The scene shifts to candidate lobbies as politicos from Posey to Hemenway maneuver, while unions factor into McCullough’s standing. Caucuses loom as Hanly loyalists claim momentum amid shifting loyalties and cabinet speculation.
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McCullough
Republican State Central Committee
Madison County
District 8
Hanly
Cain
Mass Debate Over Dave Olive Appointment as Minute Clerk
In Denison the discussion centers on appointing Dave Olive as minute clerk of the house. Olive previously held the post, has served in multiple government roles, and is on leave from the pension office to take the clerkship. Rumors allege political movers sought leave from the pensions commissioner, prompting a search for the principals.
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Olive
Denison
Dave” Olive
House
Senate
United States Pension Office
Fairbanks
David
Commissioner of Pensions
Smallpox Outbreak Alert Reported at Camp Columbia
Sergeant Fred Imes of Indiana stationed at Camp Columbia is down with smallpox. Surgeon General Wickliffe says he hopes to stamp out the disease before it spreads in the camp.
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Spain
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Cincinnati
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Ohio
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Georgia
Russia
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Columbus
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Havana
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Indiana
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Wickliffe
Sadie James Sues For Divorce From William
Sadie James files for divorce citing continual ridicule and indignities by her husband and his relatives. She states he refused separation from his family and told her she could leave if she chose.
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William
County figures show rise in county and city property values
County auditor Smith reports total county taxable property at 141,335,225 with taxes of 2,869,175.64. City of Indianapolis total taxable property reaches 119,856,650 with 32,561 polls. Delinquent polls carry forward. 689 have paid one installment. Work to complete has stretched since last April.
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Indianapolis
No Temperance Legislation Promised This Session
Capt Eli F Ritter states no temperance bills will be introduced unless saloon interests seek repeal and a strong fight ensues He notes temperance supporters aim to improve enforcement of existing laws and doubts liquor interests will dare to seek repeal despite threats regarding the Nicholsonian measures
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Eli F. Ritter
Ritter
Police seek key clue in Mrs Adams murder mystery
New York police probe a poison murder tied to a Christmas gift of cromo seltzer sent to Harry Cornish of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. A label on a bottle holder and a cyanide of mercury in a toothpick holder link Henry Barnett’s death at the Knickerbocker Club to the same poison. Barnett and Cornish were close friends.
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Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Miss Miler
Capt. McCinbie
Cornish
Capt. McClusky
Henry Barnett
Barnett
Knickers Bocker Club
Brighton Beach Raid Leads to Immorality Case Outcome
Judge Cox warns of Brighton Beach temptations as Sergeant Corrigan raids the canal beach early Tuesday. Four women including Hazel Wagner and Gladys Hall are named. Wagner pleads guilty to immorality, others fined $5. Men released after questioning.
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Ivy Wright
William Henry
Wagner
Malottave
Bellefontainest
Montague
Twentyseventh Battery
New Grand Jury Chooses Foreman Fort in Session
The new grand jury convened on Tuesday with Wm. G. Wasson and Thomas Hockensmith excused and replaced by Wm. Grover and Milton P. Fort. Milton P. Fort elected foreman and Louis Bicke named grand jury bailiff.
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Wm. G. Wasson
Thomas Hockensmith
Wm. Grover
Milton P. Fort
Mr. Fort
Louis Bicke
James Phillips Adjudged of Unsound Mind at 70
James Phillips aged 70 of 161 Douglass Street has been adjudged insane with delusions of robbers targeting his wife to whom he has been married 33 years. The report notes his mental condition and includes a dated caution.
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Jas. Phillips
James Phillips
Douglassst
Prison-bound Ex-con Girten Brags of Robberies and Escapes
Frank Girten, a young African American man with a prior penitentiary record, waived examination on grand larceny charges after a police chase across several blocks. He admits stealing a pocketbook from Mary A. Galliday and is accused of taking a watch from Ida Thompson and a guitar from Cora Warren. He claimed to be at home in the northern penitentiary and is likely to return to prison.
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Frank Girten
Hauser
Schroeder
Nts
Nois-St
Mary A. Galliday
Council Proceedings Outline Powers and Park Purchase Inquiry
At the Monday session the council directed the city attorney to advise on the body's powers to compel road elevations. An ordinance was introduced and served to appropriate funds for the investigating and finance committee's work on the park land purchase scandal. A resolution was adopted authorizing the city attorney to prepare further actions.
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Cwas
Old City
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