Indiana House Passes Bills as Committees Named
The Indiana House elected O. B. Nes as reading clerk replacing Bidgood. Bills authorized expenses for penal and benevolent institutions, and committees were announced with chairmen named for elections, ways and means, judiciary, and many others. Senate actions included a 4000 governor's message print run and a street car reform bill aiming at reduced fares and city control.
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Littleton
Elections
Willoughby
Ways and Means
Shideler
Judiciary
Canada
Hail
Banks
Scott
Klontgom
Four more acres offered for Garfied park land
At Wednesday’s board of works session, four more acres are offered for Gar field park. Fred Schlegel a gardener will sell his four acre garden patch at the northwest corner of the park. He declines to name his asking price. The property includes a brick house and a barn.
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Board of Works
Garfield Park
Fred Schlegel
Daniel Mills Dies After Long Illness in Plainfield
Daniel Mills 75 formerly of West Indianapolis died in Plainfield from cancer after a long illness. He leaves a wife two daughters and three sons two of whom are employed in Indianapolis.
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Daniel Mills
West
Indianapolis
Plainfield
Dent's Toothache Gum gains appeal among households
A universal household favorite named Dent's Toothache Gum is advertised as readily available from druggists for 150 cents, highlighting broad consumer appeal.
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Dent
Sam Jones Attacks Newspaper Critics and Hobson
In Atlanta the evangelist preached at the First Baptist Church praising Hobson while mocking press derision. He criticized sensational talk and said Hobson has his sympathy, joking about kissing lines and urging restraint.
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Atlanta
Sam Jones
First Baptist Church
Dewey
Manila
Schley
Santiago
Wheeler
Roosevelt
Hobson
Merrimac
Resignation Accepted at The Church of the Redeemer
In Chicago on January 10 Rev Thomas B Gregory D D offered his resignation as pastor of The church of the Redeemer. He joked about asking St Peter at heaven's gate if trustees are present and said he would go to the other place if not. His resignation was immediately accepted.
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Hobson
Chicago
Thos. B. Gregory
Church of the Redeemer
Dr. Gregory
Harris Named Envoy to Foreign Post for Indiana
Addison C. Harris of Indiana is appointed envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, signaling a high diplomatic posting. The announcement places Harris in Washington where he will assume duties related to international representation and negotiations.
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Addison C. Harris
Indiana
Min
Wood arrives in Santiago reports progress in Cuba
Gen. Wood military governor of Santiago province arrives aboard the Mississippi and says schools are organized and roads totaling nearly 1000 miles have been built. He notes high customs receipts but says little protest over disposal and that U.S. costs are limited to maintaining the army.
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Washington
Wood
Santiago
Cuba
Mississippi
Ile
Hanna
Gen. Wood
United States
Cuban officials named for city posts after offers
In Havana on Monday Ludlow offered Frederic Mora a post as assistant governor and Perfecto Lacoste the mayoralty of the Junta Patrioca. Both accepted but the appointments have not yet been officially announced.
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Havana
Rederic Mora
Perfecto Lacoste
Junta Patrioca
Ludlow
Representative Dingley Slipping Slowly Toward Illness
Washington Jan 10 Representative Dingley grows weaker as his heart remains feeble. Physicians see no sharp decline yet note he is slowly sinking under worsening health.
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Washington
Dingley
Senator Mason forecasts war over Philippine independence
In the Senate on Tuesday Mr. Mason of Illinois argued for Philippine independence and warned that delaying action risks war. He linked annexation to the treaty of peace and recalled past calls to crush Filipinos, while urging both sides be heard before voting. He claimed Republicans may adopt independence positions at the 1900 national convention.
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Senate
Missouri River
Chamberlain
S. C
Mason
Illinois
Philippine Islands
King George
England
George Washington
Philippines
Mr. Mason
France Set to Challenge Vienna Over Shanghai Moves
The Neue Free Press reports England supports its new ally across the Atlantic by backing France’s efforts to curb expansion at Shanghai. Other papers note England may be provoking France toward war by this stance.
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Vienna
Neue Frie Presse
England
Atlantic
France
Shanghai
Indiana law aims to shield vote buyers in new bill
Morgan Caraway of Hancock and Marion counties introduces a bill to shift criminal liability to vote buyers, offering ten years to life disfranchisement and a $100 reward for conviction leads. Democrats fear buyers may avoid arrest, while opposition grows alongside a vetoed governor’s pharmacy measure from 1887.
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Kirkpatrick
Howard
Rifenburg
Lake
Noel
Marion
State Board of Pharmacy
Murphy
Indianapolis
Osborn
Whitcomb
Glassbrenner
Senate
Flagg
Scott
Lawrences
Morgan Caraway
Hancock County
Hancocck
Indiana
Caraway
Harris Named to Indiana Post Shocks Colleague Dinner Reveal
Mr Harris, unexpectedly appointed to a second class post, told SUN reporters at the Columbia club he knew nothing of the position beyond its place on the list. He has not sought office and questioned why he was chosen. He is 58, born in Wayne county, with Quaker parents and a career as a leading Indiana attorney.
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Harris
Columbia Club
SUN
Bering
Wayne County
Northwestern University
Butler College
Barbour & Howland
Indiana
Gresham
DePauw University Feud Over Clergy to Business Management
Reverend T A Goodwin pushes a plan to shift DePauw University from clerical to business leadership. Augustus L Mason, a lawyer and former Citizens Street Railway president, is named as a potential president candidate. Alumni backers are sought to remove clergy control and install eminent faculty to restore prosperity.
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Augustus L. Mason
Mir. Mason
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Goat- Win
DePauw
Seitoss
Desperation and pursuit in Danville manhunt
A young man described as J Williams or Thomas Staten is picked up by Asch and Dugan after an attempted burglary and murder bid. He carries a gold watch marked T A S and claims Danville Illinois wanted him for murder but denies knowledge of Danville. Police pursuit involved a revolver fired toward Officer Seward, a running duel, and a chase that ended with the suspect escaping toward the Indiana line. A prior clipping notes a bloodhound chase and a hound injury.
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Asch
Dugan
Tuesday
Danville
Illinos
Sherley
Thomas Staten
Mortheast
Indianapolis
Til
J. Williams
Staten
Seward
Williams
Negro
Indiana Line
Beveridge ally predicts Harris appointment shifts race
A Beveridge supporter says Harris' appointment, announced Tuesday, may influence the senatorial race. Beveridge backers claim Harris draws more outside support than from Indianapolis and expect Taylor could benefit from the move.
WITHOUT MITTENS Case in Red Clay orchard accounting
In superior court Tuesday morning the Red Clay orchard company vs James H. Smith for an accounting began. The jury trial is set for Wednesday afternoon at 2. Attorney Little for the plaintiffs opened by accusing Smith and partners Cross and Rumph of embezzlement noting Cross had taken $500 Rumph nothing and Smith all the funds.
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Red Clay Orchard Company
James H. Smith
Superior Court
Attorney Little
Smith
Cross
Rumph
Supreme Court Appointments Listed by Monday
The Supreme Court announced appointments including Hoyt M. McLain of Indianapolis for librarian duties at $1,500, George W. Weir of Indianapolis as sheriff at $500 plus fees, and Wm. Kendall of Orland for assistant and messenger roles at $900.
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Supreme Court
Hoyt
M. McLain
Indianapolis
George W. Weir
Wm. Kindell
Orland
Deserter Captured as Recruiter Heads to Fort Thomas
Private Joseph Partlow of the 160th Indiana, in charge at the Noblesville recruiting station, prepares to ship to Fort Thomas with Walter Estes of the Sixteenth regular infantry who surrendered himself as a deserter. New enlistments include Benjamin F. Sharpe Otto Davidson Fred McGarrahan Paul G Thiel John D Gheurm Harry Wheeler Ewing Wright and Thomas Lockebill.
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Joseph Partlow
160Th Indiana
Noblesville
Black
Fort Thomas
Walter Estes
Sixteenth Regular Infantry
Benjamin F. Sharpe
Otto Davidson
Fred McGarrahan
Paul G. Thiel
John D. Gheurm
Indianapolis
Harry Wheeler
Erre Haute
Ewing Wright
Stanford
Thomas Lockebill
Clayton
Pro. Bone Cigar Ad Promotes 10 Cent Smoke
An old newspaper fragment advertises a 10 cent smoke with Pro Bone Cigar. It also mentions Style Robes and Blankets and a Strawmyers Nilius at 37 Monument-place. The piece ends with Dustiess Oats and a cryptic line about weeds your horse Janes.
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Nilius
Jewelry theft arrest linked to suspect Belle Chenault
Belle Chenault, described as colored, is under arrest charged with receiving stolen goods. Police seek her husband who worked at Burgheim's jewelry store and failed to deliver silverware entrusted to him Saturday night. Detectives Asch and Dugan found watches and silver pieces at the couple’s home behind 516 Black Ford Street.
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Belle Chenault
Burgheim
Asch and Dugan
Blackford St
Craig Veterinary Office at Wood's Stable
Dr W B Craig Vete 7 Surgeon Dogs treated at the Office in Wood's stable. Tel 1097.
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W.b.craig
Wood's
Yorktown Ordered to Manila Express Departure From Port
The gun boat Yorktown has orders to proceed to Manila at once with all possible speed. She will depart Tuesday and carry full instructions to General Otis and Admiral Dewey regarding the Philippine question.
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San Francisco
Yorktown
Manila
Gen. Ors
Admiral Dewey
Philippine
Indiana Weather: Warmer, Clouds with Rain Likely
Weather forecast for the 36 hours ending 3 pm Tuesday shows warmer conditions for Indianapolis and vicinity with cloudy skies and occasional rain. Temperature at 1 am Tuesday was 28 degrees, rising later.
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Indianapo
May Wilson and Jeanette Pere Arrested on Stage
New York January 10 May Wilson and Jeanette Pere actresses were arrested on stage Monday night during a curtain raiser titled An affair of honor Their costumes were abbreviated causing a stir and prompting talk of lawsuits by affected performers Ada Rehan in dramatic circles for refusing a London popular melodrama The Great Ruby remains a point of contention
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New York
Alist Corelii
Satan
Ade
Ada Rehan
London
Miss Ré¢han
Subscribers Face Legal Action Over Book Biographies
Citizens signed contracts a year ago to pay for a book featuring biographies. Books are now being delivered and many subscribers have forgotten or lost interest. The company threatens action against nonpaying buyers who refuse books, though contracts do not specify biographies. The agreement was verbal.
Arthur Jordan Co Sues Ellsworth and Mamie Clark for 1000
In circuit court Tuesday the Arthur Jordan Company sues Ellsworth and Mamie Clark for 1000 and to void a conveyance alleged fraudulent. Ellsworth, an Arthur Jordan employee, drew salaries in 1897 during hard times when directors had no say. The suit claims a Clark property transfer to Warden and then to Mamie Clark settled the debt.
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Arthur Jordan Company
Ellsworth
Mamie Clark
Arthu Jordan Company
Clark
Warden
Ec Ee E
Allen
Williams Fights Suit Over Shared Finances and Rent Debt
Charles C. Williams, sued months ago by office mate S. Foster, answers in circuit court. Foster seeks 12000 plus 150 loaned and fees while Williams says Foster aided him and managed rent on his illness, claiming Freund paid 5100.99 and left a balance of 538 for judgment.
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Charles C. Williams
S. Foster
Foster
Williams
Fces
Fred
Judgmen
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