Jews Demand Action as Russian Persecution Escalates
A Jewish relief committee plans to report at Market Street temple on the Russian refugee crisis. Justice Fiebleman condemns Russian cruelty and pledges united U S action to press for protection, recalling how Christians received aid in China while Jews face oppression in the pale. A New York Times serial by Harold Frederick details alleged atrocities and predicts further displacements and confiscations if Russia clashes with Turkey.
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Jewish Relief Association
Market St. Temple
Russia
China
Stein
Riussia
Pale
Harold Frederick
Messa
Sisa
New York Times
Turkey
That Mine Disaster Kills Hundred at No 11 Mine
McAylisten Jan 9. Friday reports 48 bodies recovered from mine No 11 after Thursday explosion. Officials estimate about 100 killed and 115 injured. Recovery and rescue work continuing with vigor. Cause of blast not yet determined.
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McAylisten
I. T
Fire destroys stores in Pittsburg butter and egg house
Fire swept Saturday morning through John Fite’s butter and egg warehouse in Pittsburg and then to the adjacent Jas P Hanna & Co pork packing house, gutting both structures. Losses reached about $50,000 with $25,000 covered by insurance as streetcar warnings halted all lines except one. Weather reports flag Indiana generally fair with rising temperatures Sunday. Indianapolis area forecast for 24 hours ending early Sunday notes fair skies and near stationary to slowly rising temps.
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Pittsburg
John Fite
Jas, P. Hanna & Co
Indiana
Indianapolis
Labor conflicts flare as painters unions clash in city
Painters union No 47 and master painters wage a red hot dispute after lockouts and boycotts widen rift with union No 1. A contract with Albert Gall collapsed when No 47 challenged No 1s authority and carpenters split from contractors. Officials seek settlements as labor temple leaders clash over trustees and governance.
Gas Escape Leaves Young Clerk Near Death in Terx0s
Sherman Foster, a young drug clerk in Terx0s Indiana, was found in his boarding room Friday night asphyxiated by gas from a stove. He was revived but remained in critical condition early Saturday as doctors attended him and gas odors were detected by a resident.
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Ind
Sherman Foster
What the Governor Says After Vincennes Trip
Governor Chase returned from Vincennes Saturday and defended his Buckle post remarks saying all members of that post are his friends. He criticized a remark about northern soldiers and asserted unity across parties. The governor plans to dedicate a new church near Danville on Sunday.
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Gov. Chase
Vincennes
Col. Roberta
Sullivan
Buckle Post
Danville
Garza revolutionists threaten border as US troops march
San Antonio reports two torn frights between Garza and United States troops on the border. Troops weary from long marches through rough country. Bands of revolutionists moving toward Mexico may reach American soil to join Garza. Mexico asks Blaine to permit Mexican troops on US ground to pursue them, an idea deemed unacceptable.
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San Antonio
Garza
United States
Mexico
Senor Romeo
Blaine
International bricklayers convention set for Monday session
Just 180 delegates will assemble at the English hotel for the bricklayers and masons international convention. Representatives will come from across the United States and Canada. Officers include John Hartz of Denver president Jerry Harrington of Boston vice president Taos ODea of Cohoes secretary and Patrick Murray of Albany treasurer. All officers were in town Saturday and preparations are complete.
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English Hotel
United States
Canada
Jno
Hartz
Denver
Jerry Harrington
Bostor
Taos
O'Dea
Cohoes
Patrick Murray
Albany
City Life Adds To Busy Week In Marion County
Police judge Buskirk had little to do Saturday as the Gray club installed new officers Friday. Grace M. E. church hosts revival services next week. Marion county druggists elected Frank Carter president with W. H. Stocker as secretary and G. F. Traub treasurer. A fall on Massachusetts Ave left Ida Graves unconscious and she was taken to 18 Church St. by Powers & Blackwall. A charity ball at Maennerchor hall drew 150 couples led by Albert Gall and Mrs. Louis Hollweg, raising about $500. The Hendricks club held a large election with 300 members voting for president Alex C. Ayres and officers. The poultry show at Tomlinson Hall promises top prizes with a shipload of Liverpool chickens en route for the January event. Boston and Light asked for an extension of the Broad Ripple street railway franchise. the board deferred action pending a legal view. Mrs. Oliver Wright was found dead, her husband near the bedside, as gas filled the room and a nurse called help. Births and illnesses listed follow, including several cases of pneumonia and diphtheria. Dr. Woodburn spoke on early political parties and the federalists, tracing English roots of American politics. Mrs. Addie Johnson, of this city, is reported in Dubuque under arrest for kidnapping her child from LaCrosse, with custody disputes and a complex custody journey involving multiple cities.
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Buskirk
Gray Club
Grace M. E
Marion County Druggists
Frank Carter
W. H. Stocker
G. F. Traub
Ida Graves
Massachusetts Ave
Powaers & Blackwall
Church St
German Ladies’ Aid Society
Maennerchor Hall
Albert Gall
Louis Hollweg
Hendricks Club
Alex. C. Ayres
J. B. Curtis
T. B. Messick
A. V. Brown
Tomlinson Hall
Harry Clark
Arthur Whiteal
Messrs
Boston and Light
Board of Public Works
Broad Ripple Street Railway
Oliver Wright
Fli-st
Mr. Wright
Emma Witte
Lucid
Julia Mick
Margaret Linder
Joseph and
Alperta Sharp
Henry
E. M. Beckeringer
Grace Lull
George and
Minnie Forest
William
Lulu Beaver
Deas
Maud Wilson
E. Northet
Pearl Oliver
Hamilton
Jefferson
Addie Johnson
Dubuque
LaCrosse
Wis
J. M. Johnson
Johnson
Cora Cooper
Graes
Indianapolis
Minnesota
Hot Springs
Sylvester Wiley
Prudential Life Insurance Company
STOP PULLING WIRES Federal Employes in Politics Controversy
A newspaper column reports President Harrison’s order barring federal employees in Indianapolis from political work during primaries. Despite the directive, clerks and post office staff reportedly continue involvement, arguing citizenship rights and service rules. The piece notes no anti-Harrison faction in the post office and hints at upcoming primary results.
Was the Khedive Poisoned and Overdose Claim
startling reports claim the khedive died under suspicious circumstances possibly from poisoning. an official inquiry found grounds for concern, stating death was accelerated by a morphine overdose given by dr. salem pashi who disappeared Thursday night and has not been seen since.
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Cairo
Jan
Salem Pashi
Fire at Calvary Episcopal Church Buries Six Firemen
Pittsburg reports a blaze at the Calvary Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon. The fire trapped six firemen in the rubble. two were killed and four rescued. Rescue efforts continued as crews worked at the scene in Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Burns
Moen
PriTsBure
Calvary Episcopal Church
Fresh Foreign Facts From Across The World
Snow stops Scotland trains as Geestemunde dike breaks and Schiffdorf overflows. Berlin mourns physiologist Ernest Wilhelm Brucke. Russia aids famine relief while Paris hosts Cadmen on strike. Lady Victoria Alexandra dies in London as Maupassant is confined. US President ship broken up. Guernsey reports 5000 influenza cases. Khedive funeral draws 200000 mourners. Lachute burns, $200000 loss. Churchill returns from Africa to Southampton.
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Scotland
Ernest Wilhelm Brucke
Berlin
Lord Randolph Churchill
Africa
Southhampton
United States
Great Britain
Guernsey
Kheadiva
Lachute
Can
Egypt
City editor Leeds and the quiet press club scene
City editor Leeds of the Journal navigates the popular evidence while Walter Wells of The Sey recovers from a week long sickness. The press club election is next week with no candidates yet, as members defer to the office to seek leadership.
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Leeds
Journal
Walter Wells
The
Sey
W. A. Robson
Trade Journal
Elks
Bob Downing
Robaon
Bob
Prees Club
Arthur White
Jess
Will Williams
the News
la Grippe
Walter Landis
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Kin Hubbard
Jim Hornaday
Pennsylvania St
Jim
Suecks Thompson
Democrats preparing convention site selection
Washington January 9. The Mexican government seeks permission for troops to cross into the United States to pursue Garza and Senor Romero, the Mexican minister, visited the State Department but gave no comment. Secretary Blaine, recovered from indigestion, handled matters at home. Democratic nations committee meeting in this city will consider venue proposals from Indiananalia Milwaukee Kansas City St Paul Detroit New York Buffalo San Francisco Cincinnati with St Louis supporting Kansas City and Minneapolis backing St Paul.
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Washindon
State Department
Garza
Senor Romero
Blaine
CIA Democratic Nations
China
Indiananalia
Milwaukee
Kansas City
St Paul
Detroit
New Vork
Bufalo
San Vrancisco
Circinbati
St. Louis
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Bribery Probe Draws Public Skepticism and Silence
A state agriculture board probe into a bribery case leaves the public unconvinced as officials claim ignorance of who paid back $1,000. Journalists and citizens doubt the findings while calls for a grand jury investigation grow louder amid accusations the inquiry was merely for show.
Butler’s Autobiography Sparks Publication Battle
Gen. Butler faces literary turmoil as rival publishers fight over his autobiography. He mortgaged the manuscript to forestall attachment, but his property was seized Saturday morning for $50,000 amid the dispute.
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Butler
Lowrie
Mass
Goen
Four Sheriff Dunn murderers killed in running fight
In Bleeding Mansas ARKALON Kas Jan 9 four of Sheriff Dunn s murderers were killed in a running fight on Thursday. James Norton and Ezra Farwell of the posse were wounded and head home for medical treatment. A preliminary examination of prisoners will be held at Liberal as arrests proceed slowly. Judge Botkin left Pratt amid fears for his safety. No further fights reported and the outlaws are believed routed for now.
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Bleeding Mansas
Arkalon
Kas
Dunn
James Norton
Ezra Iarwell
Hendricks County
Norton
Farwell
Liberal
Springfield
Botkin
Pratt
Sporting Notes From The City Circuit And Beyond
Indianapolis lacks entry yet as features of sport unfold. Maher ready to fight Fitzimmons or Corbett while a substitute bat for pitchers is discussed. Detroit hosts boxing on skates. California plans two kite shaped tracks. Philadelphia wheelmen push for better streets. Chicago schedules six day cycle race starting Jan 18. many new faces arrive on spring diamond. Garrison reinstated in racing association. Johnson and Frank set to fight within ten miles of the city in eight days. Indianapolis seeks a second league chance with a Chicago meeting within ten days. An electric sulky machine aims to break speed records. the horse must merely stay ahead of the wheels. Indiana champion James W. Johnson criticizes Tammy Miller for advertising and sets terms for a Dowdy match with a $50 forfeit and $200 purse in three weeks.
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Detroit
California
Philadelphia
Chicago
Garrison
Racing Association
Frank
Johnson
Indianapolis
James W. Johnson
Indiana
Tammy Miller
John Dowdy
Si Kagien
Sentinel
Court orders sale of Connelly stock at 68 E Washington St
Assignes Bale of large stock including furniture, carpets, stoves and pictures to be closed out at half price. The Jas. W. Connelly stock at 68 E Washington St to be sold at once by order of the court. ah D. Stalmare, Aggignes, New rocker at Win L Elder's.
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Jas. W. Connelly
Washington St
D. Stalnarer, Aggignes
Inside Indianapolis firehouse No 6 palace and its quirks
A colorful portrait of No 6 engine house in Indianapolis describing its ornate upstairs quarters a prized sleeping hall with eight beds and personal touches for each man. It notes Capt C E Coots engineer John Stoke and others plus horses Frank Carney Ned and Terry and details a mischievous horse Franks exploits and the unique dog Major once at No 7s whose clashes with Chief Webster are recounted. It also covers equipment paths ladders and the eccentricities of firehouse life including an oyster supper planned for January 9 and an anecdote about dogs and firehouse rules.
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Capt
C. E. Coots
John Stoke
Wm. Ganostoker
John Meadows
Frederick Kump
Wm. Partes
John O’ Brien
Wo. Gaston
Carney
Frank
Ned
Terry
Franck
Etatic
J. K
Frederick Krump
No. Os
No. 7
Maryland St
Campbell
Lisse Company
John Carr
Jerry Shea
Frank Huffer
CG. Muer
Benjamin Plummer
John Sullivan
Gov. Nether
Babconk
Indianapolis
Bia
Webster
Davis
Mr. Gates
A. B. Gates & Co
Amusements notes on plays and actors at current venues
The column surveys Lizzie Evans's Miss Prue and Park shows, claims authorship disputes over Nobody's Claim, and praises Sivans and Emmett with remarks on actors like Louis James, Jefferson, and G. Ingersoll. It mentions Eleanor Tyndale's illness, a Niblo's Garden anecdote, and John Dean's Cincinnati death after Mary Bird’s funeral.
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Engl Ign
Lizzie Evans
Park
Motel Arrivals at the Grand Fort Worth Ab
Local column lists motel arrivals at the Grand in Ft Worth with names including H C Berghof J Wayn Hoo Jno L Forkner and Anderson. Other entries show D Mustard and additional guests and initials.
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The
Grand
H.C. Berghof
Ft. Ware
Trontmen
Jno
L. Forkner
Anderson
D. F. Mustard
A Scheme for Silver We Need a Wider Use of the Unin-Tie
New York reports indicate Democratic leaders in the House favor a joint resolution backing an international silver conference, possibly in Chicago during the World's Fair. Experts doubt the plan's chances, urging a conference abroad to avoid U.S. gold loss, with factions split between expanding currency and preserving silver. President Harrison and Secretary Foster work quietly to involve European nations.
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New York
Washington
Chicago
United States
Europe
Neas
Harricon
Foster
England
Broad Ripple line talks reveal no Detroit talks
Bosson explains that extending the Broad Ripple street and suburban railway franchise was not about serving Detroit interests. He says Detroit men seek only a construction contract, while the delay stems from a settled litigation allowing progress. He notes the franchise may have expired and hints at renewed efforts to win the fair ground site.
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Mesere
Bosson
Licht
Board of Public Works
Detroit
Bank of Commerce
Ize
Frenzel
Citizens Company
Signs of trouble swirl in early 20th century notices
A chaotic clump of brief items cites Charles Weisker of Newark seeking preferences 4600 dollars, Chicago live stock rules barring telegraphs, a wreck near Little Rock killing Engineer Grown Fireman Freeman and Brakeman Kennedy, Erick Lowitz’s arrest for attempted blackmail, John W. Nelson's death at 80 in Nyack North Carolina, First Lieutenant Rorke fearing Pine Ridge war, five Chicago boilers exploding at Warren Springer building with four dead two hurt, Judge Hart ruling streetcar condemnations, Lewis Garfield released from Ohio pen after penitentiary time, plus small ads for Alsop and Al Mueller jewelry and New Styles in Jewelry.
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Charles Weisker
Newark
Live Stock Exchange
Chicago
Freeman
Kennedy
Little Rock
Ark
Erick Lowitz
Chicago Board of Trade
Baldwin & Farnam
John W. Nelson
Nyack
N. C
Thomas Nelson
Rorke
United States Army
Pine Ridge
Lewis Garfield
Garfield
Ohio
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Initlee
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Sira
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Corbett
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Olu
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Syell
No. 6
W. Washington St
Oinera Will
Wilson
New York Herald
the Park
Miss Sivans
Miss Prue
Kogliss
Stripe
Louis James
Frederick Warde
Eleanor Tyndale
Bates House
Max O’ Rell
Robert G. Ingersoll
Press Club
Elmer E. Vance
Niblo’s Garden
Niblo
Vance
Maria Stone
Kate Emmett
John Dean
Cy Prime
Old Homestead” Company
Cincinnati
Mary Bird
Teresbouse
ME. Bosson
Beekeepers’ Association
State House
Charles F. Muth
Bne
D. T. Didamore
New Brunswick
Pennsylvania-st
al Mueller
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