Crowds Cheer Lord Roberts in London Welcome Parade
London January 3 reports a massive public welcome for General Lord Roberts. About fourteen thousand troops and police guard the route as Roberts and family arrive from Southampton. The prince of Wales and other nobles greet the general and his wife, with large crowds filling parks and streets. There is disappointment that Roberts did not receive a dukedom.
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London
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Southampton
Parrington
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Marquis of Salisbury
Piccadilly
Buckingham
Princess of Wales
Lady Roberts
Roberts
War Office
Gen. Roberts
Harrison in revolt over congressional absolutism
Ex President Harrison responds to Rev Cuyler citing grave concerns about congressional absolutism. He praises the founders who formed the nation and warns the idea of a government exercising authority over others contradicts the men who built the union under the constitution.
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New York
New York Post
Cuyler
Harrison
Ann Arbor
Fell 18 Feet At Monument Scaffold Injury Report
Newton Cobler laborer of 795 E Markedt street fell from the east scaffold of a monument while aiding in removing scaffolding around a brass candelabra. He dropped about 18 feet, struck a brace, and was bruised. he walked to a carriage and was taken home after recovery.
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Newton Cobler
Cobler
Hazer Expelled and Eight Suspended at Richmond College
One student expelled and eight suspended by President Boatwright for hazing before the holidays. Twenty more cases to be decided. Hazed students will plead for clemency for their tormentors.
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Richmond
Boatwright
Richmond College
Salvation Army Work Outlined At Local Council Meeting
At the January meeting at the Propylaeum Mrs Adjt Simonson reviewed the Salvation Army's local efforts. She reported 36950 persons attended indoor meetings during the year with 130 professing conversion and 20 joining. The battalion plans salvage work and temporary employment for men until better opportunities arise, aiming for self support soon.
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Council of Women
Outrage as Indianapolis Interurban Franchise Reaches Agreement
Councilman Moriarity condemns terms after a joint conference ends the dispute over interurban entry. Five cent fares with no transfers and a two cent tax per round trip are set, while transfers remain optional. Officials anticipate council approval despite likely opposition.
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Indianapolis
Moriarity
Board of Works
Vincent
Sahm
Keith case trial on Nora Kifer murder extends two weeks
Testimony identifies Nora Kifer’s letter said to be Keith's writing and a claw hammer found at the well as Keith's. Hotel Richmond staff testifying that Keith and Nora used aliases. witnesses place Nora with Keith at various residences. Prosecution nears its end, Keith to testify in defense with his wife and son.
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Chicago
Fin Keith
Keith
Harry D. Vegus
Walter Biling
Richmond
Evansville
Miss Kifer
J. Smith
Princeton
Clark
Ina Wellington
Lena B. Duffy
Nora Nifer
Grand Lodge of Masons
Indianapolis
Frank C. Gere
Evatsville
Mae Morlock
Nora
Armstrong
Jesse
Nora Keifer
Henry Hampson
Hampson
Feifer
Burglars Blow Store Safe In Cavett Ohio Heist
In Cavett Ohio on January 3 a safe in W M Haglin general store was blown open and $309 taken. Seven robbers opened fire when pursued by a sheriff led posse, but no casualties occurred and the robbers escaped after fleeing with a team.
Lodge Racket Suspect Arrested for False Pretenses
Geo. B. Marsh of 312 North New Jersey street was arrested by Officers Streit and Trimpe on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly borrowed from A. J. Middleton, a broom maker on Massachusetts Avenue, and returned for more cash claiming to be a mason. Police say Marsh has long used lodge schemes and a pension con, and he is known in police court for a past shooting incident with his wife. Relates to a lodge order by secretary Engle.
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Streit
Trimpe
A. J. Middleton
Massachusetts Dve
Middleton
Marsh
Panhandle
Mr. Engle
Lodge
Woman injured as chair snatched during dance in Waterford
Lizzie Biers of Waterford is dying after a chair was jerked from under her at a Laporte party. Her family intends to hold the joker legally and criminally responsible if the fall proves fatal.
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Laporte
Ind
lLizzie Biers
Waterford
Desperado Marvin Kuhns Spotted in Chirubusco
Marvin Kuhns known as a desperado was seen in Chirubusco Indiana on Wednesday buying goods and visiting friends He plans a pardon petition to the Ohio prison board and expects wide support Citizens kept off the streets as Kuhns toured the town He warned crowds to stay in front and not approach from behind
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Marvin Kuhns
Ohio Prison Board
Iie
Dosing Perils at Hays Home Prompt Doctor Round
At 6 a m Thursday Dr Wright visited the home of W A Hays 221 W Michigan St to treat a morphine case begun New Year Day. The physician spent 26 consecutive hours with Hays and reports the patient now out of danger. He sought sleep not personal crisis, per Hays statement. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as a cure for impure blood.
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Wright
W. A. Hays
Michigan St
Hays
Comb Ignites Eva Dungan During Reading in Muncie
A side comb worn by Eva Dungan caught fire while she read near a stove in Muncie Indiana. Fire blazed over her head and neck burning flesh and hair as she leapt toward her parents bed clothing was torn away. Her family suffered burns aiding her and she may die from brain fever after cooling with water.
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Muncie
Ind
Eva Dungan
Rich colored citizen A. W. Jeffries buried in Churubusco
A. W. Jeffries, prominent northern Indiana colored citizen and cattle breeder, was buried in Churubusco after a life spent on large farms south of town. He owned extensive sheep pastures and was widely known for his livestock enterprises.
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Churubusco
Ind
Sps
A. W. Jeffries
Indiana
Shipyard Leader Linked To Sheep Trade Exports
A prominent figure connected with the sheep industry was a major shipper and exporter, expanding trade networks and influencing market access for wool and livestock products. The report highlights his role in commercial shipping and international shipments.
Cambridge City postmaster named by Congress man Watson
Omer Guyton chosen as postmaster at Cambridge City by Congressman Watson. Reverend Hufford, pastor of the Christian Church in Cambridge City, has accepted a call to Marshall, HL.
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Richmond
Ind
Omer Guyton
Watson
Cambridge City
Hufford
The
Christian Church
Marshall
Land Swindle Allegedly Involves Mayor Green Victim
An alleged land swindle centers on Charless N Pratt of Lucas County Ohio who traded a Frankfort residence valued at 7000 dollars for a 100 acre Gibson County farm. Pratt learned the farm deed referred to swamp land half under water after the exchange and Oxman allegedly showed him a fine farm prior to the trade.
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Green
Valparaiso
Charless N. Pratt
Lucas County
Ohio
Pratt
Frankfort
Gibson County
Oxman
Committee proposes 5 percent raise for railroad workers
A group of Big Four conductors led by George W. Hardesty met in Cincinnati with General Manager Schaff and Superintendent Van Winkle to seek a 5 percent wage increase. The talk was cordial but no final decision was made, though Schaff signaled that the raise could not be granted. other demands would be considered.
Mrs. Gilbert's Death Shocks State Lieut-Gov Elect Wife
Mrs. Della Gale Gilbert 38 wife of Lieut gov elect Newton W Gilbert was found dead in bed at a Battle Creek Michigan sanitarium after years of illness. No children. Funeral at her Angola home Friday at 10 39 a m.
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Gilbert
Della Gale ‘Gilbert
Newton W. Gilbert
Battle Creek, Mich
Angola
Catarrh Remedies Promoted By Public Advertisements
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal cure for catarrh a blood disease. It claims sprays and washes fail to reach the illness and cites a public speaker who improved after using the tablets bought from a druggist. The note emphasizes no opiate or harmful drugs.
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Union
McInerney
Stuart
City Markets Offers Broadline Goods in January Listings
Indianapolis provision page details smoked meats such as hams and bacon with varied curing and weights, fresh pork loins and tenderloins, beans and onions, fruits like apples and oranges, canned vegetables and fruits, nuts and confections, tea and spices, dairies, and groceries with wholesale and retail prices across departments. The list includes lard, lard oil, flour, feed, oils, and coal pricing for regional buyers.
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Hazer
Salvation Army
Nora Kifer
Princeton, Ind
Case
Caleb
Hedges
Geo. B. Marsh
New Jersey St
Kuhns
Churubusco, Ind
Wrestling With Death
Hood
Quincy, Jr
Menninger's
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Tii.-st
Washington-st
California
Schuller
Meridian-at
Mary Spurgeon
James C. Quick
J. H. MacNeill
Feech Grove Cemetery
Williams Post
First Christian Congregation
Indiana Inelings
Kokomo
Murcie
Oolitic
Bedford
Clover Leaf Railroad
Morristown
Pease Engine Company
Goshen
Jesse Turner
Mark McTigue
Edna Hatfield
Greensburg
Shelbyville
William Ricketts
Rising Sun
Aurora
Pherson
Franklin
Virginia Harris
Rensselaer
Benjamin H. Durham
Onarga
Ill
Anderson
Petersburg
W. T. Loveless
Fishback
Ridge Farm
West Middletown
Arthur Grimes
Arthur
Marcus Nesbitt
Frank Stillwell
Swayzee
Marion
Nesbitt
Stillwell
Frankfurt
S. A. Clark
Draper
Supreme Court
Allen County
O’rourke
Fort Wayne
Whittaker
State Prison
Michigan City
Isaac Norris
Noblesville
Exen
Carey
Wayne Township
Clifton
Soroole
MUBIC
Exrense
Vories
Business College
Piones
George W. Hardesty
Cincinnati
Tierces
Baltimore
Brazil
Ridgewood
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal
Windsor
New Lima
Ariosa
Lion
Singapore
Young Hyson
Johnson
Fish and Game
Saugers
Best
Hite
Timothy
Kentucky
Canada Field
Neas
G. S
W. S
Aigc
New York State
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Michigan
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Ats
Pittsburg
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Winifrede
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Jackson
Island City
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Vchugs
Gil Bergamont
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