Mrs Roddy Named White Wife of Winnebago Chief
Mrs. Roddy wife of Thomas R Roddy recently elected chief of the Winnebago Indians speaks of her plans to improve the tribe including education clothing and farms She will live at Black Falls river and oversee changes while facing rivalries between Black Hawk and Green Cloud and noting the long travel to school for many Winnebagos.
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Roddy
Thomas R. Roddy
Nate
Ireland
Black Falls River
Black Hawk
Green Cloud
Mr. Roddy
Nojenkah
Medicine Lodge
Locked Interference Halts Illinois Rail Traffic
In Lebanon Indiana the depot shops and water tank of the Chicago and Southeastern railroad were locked by a sheriff to satisfy a bank claim. The depot telegraph is cut off and passengers wait in the cold as trains run over chained water tanks. The sheriff faces two damage suits seeking 1500 and 2000 dollars to test railway-traffic interference rights.
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Lebanon
Ind
Spl
Chicago & Southeastern Railroad
E T. Lane
Lebanon National Bank
W H Dean Dies at 40 in Indiana From Brights Disease Complications
Walt Hunt Dean 40 of 1110 N Pennsylvania St died early Wednesday at home after a lingering illness connected to Brights disease following a grip in 1838. Born in Deanville New York, named for his grandfather, he left a widow, a son, a daughter, four brothers and two sisters. Brothers Edward H Wilfred R John C and Thomas Dean survive. Dean pump works superintendent respected as a kind master. shops closed until burial. He did not join any orders and valued family and work time.
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Walt Hunt Dean
Pennsylvania St
Bright
Mr. Dean
Deanville
Edward H
Wilfred R
John C
Thomas Dean
Dean
James W Carter Dead A Marion County Farmer
James W Carter of Marion county died at his home 838 North Illinois street after two months of illness from chronic catarrh. Born July 18 1817 in Butler County Ohio he moved to Marion in 186 and left about 1000 acres in Wayne township and Hendricks County. A republican he served twice as Wayne township trustee in the 1850s. His wife died Jan 15 159%. Surviving children include son John and a unmarried daughter. Funeral at Crown Hill Friday under Undertaker Kregrio.
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James W. Carter
Marion County
Illinois St
Carter
George
Butler County
Ohio
Wayne Township
Hendriccks County
Joan
Crown Hill
Kregrio
Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promoted Against Colds
A historical advertisement extols Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for minor colds and claims it can prevent big colds and consumption. The copy emphasizes widespread neglect of colds and promises rapid relief.
Child's 30c Rubbers At Stouts Tomorrow
Local ad notes children's rubber footwear priced at 30 cents and 15 cents, with sale planned for tomorrow at Stout's located at 450 East Washington Street.
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Child
Stout’s
Washington St
Men's Shoes Sale at Stout's Store
Advertises men's shoes priced at $2.00 now reduced to 84 cents, with the sale set for tomorrow at Stout's, located at 450 Washington Street.
Janitor Strike Forces School Dismissal in Peru
Natural gas shortages for five days delayed the new pumping station start and left residents without heat. The janitor at the high school struck delaying fuel and forcing the school to dismiss until heat could be provided.
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Peru
Ind
Gas blast at Bartlett hotel causes injuries and fire
A gas explosion in the basement of the Bartlett hotel Albany Tuesday night hurled owner Joh Bartlett son Fred McDonalds and Mrs Alley from the building and left it badly damaged with losses estimated at 6500. Fifteen others escaped and McDonald was thrown into the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Albany
Joh Bartlett
Fred McDonald
Alley
Coldwater, .C
McDonald
Axelley
County Officers' Pay Plan Considered by Commission
The State fee and salary commission will meet this month to adopt a plan for equalizing county officers' salaries and to recommend it to the next legislature. A proposed scheme sets salaries at 100 dollars per 31 400 600 of taxable property with per capita adjustments and fee-based allowances. The Marion county clerk would net about 20 559 dollars annually under the plan. The recorder would receive 10 percent of fees, and the treasurer one tenth of 2 percent of taxes collected.
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State
Marion County
Landis Seen as Possible Governor Candidate in Peru
In Peru Indiana on January 3 rumors say Hon. Charles Landis is favored by friends to win the gubernatorial nomination. Landis says he does not count himself a candidate.
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Peru
Ind
Charles Landis
Landis
Mather Bros. to resume lumber business after fire in Richmond
Richmond Indiana reports show Mather Bros. lumber dealers burned out but planning to continue business. Abington lodge installed by Jacob Fender, Earlham Cottage winter term opens with large attendance. City statistics list marriages 55 arrests 601 births 295 deaths 235 fires and $10 750 in losses. City improvements reach 35 571 with building permits 113 9 5. Rainfall totals 11.3 inches below average. Mrs. Buchanan chosen matron of Home for Friendless Women. Walter T Carpenter and wife celebrate 66th anniversary born in 1811.
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Richmond
Ind
Mather Bros
Abington
Buchanan
Indianapoli
Walter T. Carpenter
Post Office and Drug Store Safe Cracked in Merriam Heist
The Merriam Indiana post office and N B Moore drug store safe were broken into Sunday night and $10.25 stolen. Tools used were traced to a nearby blacksmith shop. Bloodhounds were brought to track the thief but failed to recover the trail.
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Merriam, Ind
N. B. Moore
A Package of Diamonds in Suit Against Adams Express
Susan E. Carnahan sues Adams Express in Judge McMaster's court over a package sent December 1898 containing diamond earrings valued at 300 dollars for delivery to James R. Carnahan in Indianapolis. The package was lost, the firm offered 100 dollars, which was refused, and evidence was heard as to misvaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan E. Carnahan
Adams Express Company
Indiana News Roundup with Fires Floods and Court Actions
Reports show the Ohio river blocked with ice and gas shortages boosting coal use in Fort Wayne. Muncie factories pay weekly wages while a major creamery burns. A San Francisco..
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Muncie
Diamond Baxter Arrested in Montreal Bank Theft Case
Jas. Baxter a wealthy Montreal broker known as Diamond Baxter was arrested Tuesday night on a charge of aiding in concealing Jas. J. Herbert, teller of the defunct Village Marie bank, who fled after being accused of stealing thousands. Bail was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Jas. Baxter
Jas
J. Herbert
Villé Marie
Baxter
United States
Printers Strike Widened as Union Leaders Visit Pittsburg
President Mitchell and AFL executives traveled to Pittsburg on Tuesday evening to discuss the printers' strike with Secretary Morris. They aim to secure an early adjustment, but warn that publishers’ continued refusal to confer could trigger further action. Printers and proof readers on all papers except the Dispatch are out.
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Mitchell
United Mine Workers
The
American Federation of Labor
Pittsburg
Morris
Federation
Dispatch
Lawyers Win in Embezzlement Case Over Fee
In Judge Carter s court on Wednesday the judgment of 19 was confirmed in the Edenharter Mull vs Henry Zwick and wife suit. Zwick was arrested for embezzling 385 from the place of employment and received a $1 fine for petit larceny. Edenharter Mull sought $100 in fees and sued, making Mrs Zwick a party to the action claiming she promised to pay.
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Carter
Squire Martin
Edenharter
Adelaide Cushman Morgan Hospitalized for Sanity Check
Adelaide Cushman Morgan, wife of actor E. J. Morgan, was taken to Bellevue hospital Tuesday night for examination of her sanity. Doctors attribute mental disturbance to persistent cigarette and stimulant use.
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New York
Adelaide Cushman Morgan
E. J. Morgan
Bellevue Hospital
Kedzie Sluiceway Flood Transforms Canal Scene
Chicago reports a torrent of foul smelling black water draining into Kedzie avenue sluiceway and into the sanitary canal. The canal resembles a great waterway as trustees dream. Water level rises and river water improves. full canal expected by next Wednesday.
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Chicago
Kedzie-ave
Trustees
Marion County Doctors Celebrate 25th Anniversary
The Marion county medical society held its twenty fifth birthday celebration Tuesday night with over 100 members in attendance. New officers named include President Dr. W W Morgan Vice President Dr Frank Ferguson Secretary Dr Theodore Potter Treasurer Dr P Senerer and judiciary committee Drs Louis Burckhardt and Frank Noble.
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Marion County Medical Society
W. W. Morgan
Frank Ferguson
Theodore Potter
P. Senerer
Louis Burckhardt
Frank Noble
Blown to Flinders in Michigan Powder Explosion
In Calumet Michigan on Tuesday night two wagons carrying 4375 pounds of powder exploded near Eagle River. Both teamsters Alex Hammerstrom and Jos Louis and their teams were wiped out with no trace found. No cause yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet, Mich
Eagle River
Alex Hammerstrom
Jos. S. Louis
Danish West Indies Offered to United States
Danish Islands report confirms the Danish West Indies may be sold to the United States. Carl Fischer Hansen of Copenhagen represents the Danish government with Captain Christmas Checkwick of the Danish navy in negotiations. A commission will likely be formed, and the sale is expected by April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl Fischer-Hansen
Fischer-Hansen
Copenhagen
Christmas Checkwick
Y M C A Secretary Talk Set in Chicago with Ober
Charles H. Badger of the Y M C A trustees travels to Chicago Wednesday night to confer with international secretary Ober about a new general secretary to succeed Theodore A. Hildreth whose resignation took effect Tuesday. Ober had planned to be in Indianapolis but could not. His recommendation likely will be accepted by the trustees and the appointee named.
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Charles H. Badger
Chicago
Ober
Theodore A. Hildreth
Indianapolis
Labor Leaders Convene in Indianapolis to Settle Union Grievances
AFL President Gompers travels through Indianapolis en route to Chicago to confer with the executive council and Chicago Record and News publishers on typographical union grievances. At Union Station, Mine Workers President Mitchell and Typographical Union President Donnelly discuss the situation, offering no details.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
Chicago
Executive Council
Chicago Record and News
Mitchell
Mine Workers
Donnelly
Typographical Union
Gas and Mud Spout in California Since the Earthquake
Reports from San Jose describe gas wells at Yuma resuming operation after the quake and mud springs toward the Colorado river now spouting mud again. Near Mecsa fissures up to twenty feet long opened in the ground.
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San Jose
Cal
Yuma
Colorado River
Mecsa
The Sun Refuses Pantry Shelf Circulation
The Sun asserts its aim to be read rather than stocked on pantry shelves. Editors emphasize accessibility and public readership over widespread distribution.
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the Sun
Woman Executed in Vienna for Murder of Her Child
Vienna reports the second female execution of the century as Juliana Hummel was put to death on the scaffold for killing her child. The previous execution of a woman occurred in 1803.
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Vienna
Juliana Hummel
Bankrupt Contenders Face Insolvency Figures in Huntington
Mary J. Immell a Huntington milliner seeks bankruptcy claiming debts of 3152.90 with assets 1975. Charles H. Stratton manager of a Man cle carriage factory also declares bankruptcy showing debts of 22320 and assets 4089.
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Mary J. Immell
Huntington
Charles H. Stratton
Man+cle
Belmonts Home Threatened By Early Morning Fire
New York January 3 Perry Belmonts home at 24 West Fifty seventh street was endangered by a fire in the servant dining room early Wednesday. Firemen rapidly extinguished the blaze with only slight damage and little loss reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
New York
Perry Belmont
W. Fifty-seventh St
Plague Claims Three More Victims in Honolulu
Honolulu reports three additional bubonic plague deaths including Ethel Johnson and two Chinese victims. Bodies are cremated, prompting fear among local natives and Chinese communities who may conceal illness to avoid cremation and public alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
San Francisco
Ethel Johnson
Board of Health
Ag Ali
Re-enlisted Indiana sergeant joins new company for Philippines
Ralph Miller, formerly sergeant in Company D, 158th Indiana and now second lieutenant in the new company, enlisted at the recruiting station on Tuesday morning for service in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Miller
158Th Indiana
Philippines
Butler-Gorrell Wedding Quiet Ceremony at Central Church
Miss Demia Butler daughter of Chauncy Butler married Warren C Gorrel of Chicago in Central Christian church with Rev A B Pinniputt officiating. Witnesses were close relatives and friends. Bride wore gray traveling dress and velvet hat. Reception at aunt Mrs P H Jameson’s home before heading to Chicago.
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Demia Butler
Chauncy Butler
Warren C. Gorrel
Chicago
Central Christian Church
A. B. Pnniputt
P. H Jameson
Extension Resolution Filed for Indiana Rail Line Expands to Terre Haute
The Southern Indiana railway company filed with the secretary of state a certified copy of a resolution authorizing extending the line from Elnora in Daviess County to Terre Haute.
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Southern Indiana Railway Company
Secretary of State
Elnora
Daviess County
Terre Haute
Divorce Suit Filed By Hattie M Hendrix Against Alexander
Hattie M Hendrix seeks a divorce on cruelty grounds from Alexander and asks alimony. The rest includes a theater event at St Marys hall and community club luncheon details, plus hog shipment figures for 1899 and a correction. Governor Mount approved a requisition for Fred Gresham alias F Work on charges of larceny in Kankakee and Logansport.
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Hattie M. Hendrix
Alexander
Young Men’s Dramatic Club
St. Mary’s Hall
S. Delaware St
R. M. Bolin
Mothers’ Club
Father Mathew Brigade
West-st
Union
Gov. Mount
Illinois
Fred Gresham
F. Work
Kankakee
Logansport
Incorporated notices list local firms and capitals
Incorporated. Logansport Red Cross Medical Association capital stock five thousand dollars. Big Four Installment Company Richmond capital stock twenty five thousand dollars. Wholesale and retail merchandise.
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Logansport Red Cross Medical Association
Big Four Installment Company
Richmond
Capital
Stout's Fire Sale Ads Two Dollar Shoes
Misses priced at 2.00 dollars offered tomorrow at Stout's fire sale located at 450 East Washington Street with 63 cent items advertised.
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Stout’s
Washington St
Fire Sale at Stout's Shoes on Washington Street
Fire sale notice for ladies shoes advertised at 49 cents and reduced to 49c from $3.00 at Stout's on Washington Street. (G)E. Washington st. reference read as location in readable portion.
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Stout's
Washington St
Morrow
University of Indianapolis Winter Term Opens With Growth
The four University of Indianapolis departments begin the winter term with strong enrollment numbers in medicine dentistry and law. Butler College officials express optimism for continued success as new faculty join with Yale trained professors taking key chairs. Activities include teachers study sessions and debates with DePauw and state contests slated next month.
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University of Indianapolis
Medical School
Dental
Law School
Butler College
Ames
Butler
University of Chicago
Chicago
John McKee
Yale
C. B. Coleman
J. D. Forrest
DePauw
Butlerites
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice Listing Local Names
Births report Jacob C Oliver and Fannie Oliver a girl at 219 Heesman Street. Henry C Kerr and Venxr Kerr a girl at 302 Lincoln Street. D C Williams and Clara Williams a boy. Deaths list Infant Shuck of Reynolds Avenue. Henry Hoffman age 63 of Nelson Street. Nora A Merwin age 43 of Waltcott Street. Elizabeth A Puryear age unknown of Papawest Street. Marriages include Patrick OConnor and May Klee Edward Gates and Helen Pierce Warren C Gorrell and Demia Butler William Singer and Kittle Wheaton Robert H Scott and Bessie Maston James R Locklear and Eliza Burley. Building permit: Thomas Crutcher Rural Street near Eighteenth Street for a frame cottage worth 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob C
Fannie Oliver
Patrick O’connor
May Klee
Edward E. Gates
Helen Pierce
Dave Tdson
Warren C. Gorrell
Demia Butler
William Singer
Kittle Wheaton
Robert H. Scott
Bessie Maston
James R. Locklear
Eliza Burley
Bad Walk Lawsuit Over Damages Filed in Court
Louis H. Reed sues Mary H. and Martha S. Ingersol for 10000 dollars alleging a defective backyard boardwalk at the Reed home on East Market Street caused a serious injury when a raised section tripped him after the Ingersolls repaired it. Reed lives with his mother, Mary W. Reed, who rented the house.
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Louis H. Reed
Mary H
Martha S. Ingersol
Mary W. Reed
Ingersells
E. Marketst
Louis
Ingersolls
Reed
Poor Man Arrested for Assault on Wife
Joseph Adams of 1431 North Arsenal Avenue was arrested Wednesday morning by Patrolman Tomlinson and charged with assault on his wife. He claimed his wife provoked the quarrel and then struck him, with no defense offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Adams
Arsenal Ave
Tomlinson
Two French Vessels Reach Port at Astorta Oregon
ASTORTA Ore Jan 3 Two long voyage ships arrived here Tuesday evening. The French bark Louis Pasteur tied up after a 158 day passage from Limerick to Portland and the French ship Jules Verne after a 156 day voyage from St Magerie France to Portland.
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Astorta
Ore
Louis
Pasteur
Limerick
Portland
Jules Verne
St. Magerie
France
Fire destroys Detroit regalia and shoe firms with $60,000 loss
A Wednesday morning blaze in Detroit wiped out Morgan, Puhl & Morris regalia makers and W T Fiske shoe supplier, totaling about $60,000 in damage. Advertisements note men’s shoes priced at $2, with fire sale items at Stout’s 450 East Washington Street for tomorrow.
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Detroit
Mich
Morgan, Puhl &Morris
Regalia
W- T. Fiske
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Lord Methuen
Scots Guards
Gubat
Nile
Cape Colony Mounted Rifles
Metropolitan Corps
Methuen
Berlin
W. H. Dean
Dean Pomp Works
Jas. W. Carter
John A. Kersey
Robert Clark
Daniel Hiatt
Marion
Benjamin I’. Burk
Burk & Evans
Gas City
Burk
Jacob Daily
Jonesboro
See Daily
Commission
Friends OF
Indiana
Ohio River
Dr. Hurty
Henry Butts
Evansville
Hartford City
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Philip Brown
Sullivan
George W. Brooke
Creamery
Qmer Wallace
Ida Richardson
Franklin
Madison Court
Union Traction Company
Anderson
Methodists of
Brazil
Christion
Cudahy Oil Company
Sssper Roberts
Dublin
Frank Guenther
Jefferson Billhymer
Noblesville
Philip Bretz
Bretzville
Bretz
J. G Foulsam
Mother Land
M. H. Wefel
Cicb
Harris- Brown
Bedford
Harris
Michigan City
Pendleton
Diamond” Baxter
Canada
Smoky City
Mrs. Zwick
Adelaide
W. Washington St
Flinders
Michigan
Danish Islands
LABOR
California
Kersmash
Butler—Gorrell
City Life
Kentucky
U. OF I
Thomas
Crutcher
Eighteenth St
Stout
Raabir
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