Pierce's Song Speaks On Board Meeting In Indianapolis
M R Pierce of Trenton New Jersey likely to resign as secretary of the M C A board. Board members C S Badger John Carey and C S Denny hear his final answer at 5 p m. He arrived in Indianapolis Tuesday night and dodges reporters awaiting his return to the hotel.
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L. Pierce
Trenton
N. J
M. C. A. Sec Apy
Swith
Diors
C. S. Badger
John Carey
C. S. Denny
Indianapolis
West
Br. Pierce
Lumber mill drive wheel blast injures men in Fort Worth
A drive wheel burst at a Fort Worth lumber mill on Tuesday night, killing John Hymer and seriously injuring Henry Williams and Matthew Wilson. Hymer was hurled about 36 feet. the building was nearly demolished in the blast.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Inc
John Hymer
Henry Williams
Matthew Wilson
Hymer
Kain
Buildiag
White Caps Warn's Lawyer Over River Ditch
In Knox Indiana on January 10 H R Robbins a prominent attorney received a white reap letter urging him to stop backing a Big Yellow river ditch project. He blames demonstrators for the threats and says arrests may follow.
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White Caps
Warn
Knox, Ind
H. R
Robbins
Yellow River
Farmer Named In Pesthouse Theft Warrants Issued
A warrant is issued for a nearby farmer charged with stealing bed clothing dishes and other portable items from a pesthouse used only for smallpox cases. The hospital building reportedly had all movable objects taken.
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Tell City
Ind
Telescope Purchase Planned for Indiana University
Ar rangements are under way to buy a $6,000 telescope for Indiana University with funds recently approved. The instrument will be 15 feet long and 20 feet in diameter, mounted in Wey. A later item notes a local cough remedy claim with mothers endorsing it and druggists selling 280 Tish-I-Mingo’s in 1898.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana .Universor
Molineux Trial Hearings Reveal Conspiracy Claims
In New York on January 10, Charles Jacobs testified about employing Heiles and signing a letter he wrote. Gustav Kutnow identified a letter signed H Barnet seeking Kutnow powders, tying to a Molineux Heiles plot to oust Harpster from the Knickerbocker club. Emma Miller testified about a silver bottle holder. she denied buying it and faced pressure over signed Newark News statements and a $125 payment from the New York Journal.
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New York
Molneux
Charles Jacobs
Jacobs & Co
Heiles
Senate Receives Gage Bank Reply and Delagoa Bay Request
In Washington on January 10 the Senate opened with Secretary Gage's reply to the national banks resolution, printed later due to length. A resolution by Male directs the secretary of state to provide all department information on the seizure of American goods in Delagoa Bay. Resolutions honoring the late Vice President Hobart were read at 12:35 p.m. with Senator Sewell offering the first tribute.
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Washington
Senate
Gage
Male
Secretary of State
Department
Delagoa Bay
Hobart
Sewell
Eulogies in House for late Nebraska Rep Greene
The House met at noon on Wednesday and, after routine business, delivered eulogies honoring the late Representative Greene of Nebraska.
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Representative Greene
Nebraska
Rock Fall Kills Three Miners in Ashland Kentucky
Three miners named John O'Brien Ed O'Brien and William Beaty were killed when a rock fall collapsed on them on Tuesday afternoon near Ashland Kentucky. Rescue crews arrived but all three men died at the scene. The accident is being investigated by local authorities and mine officials.
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Ashland
Xky
John O'Brien
Ed O'Brien
Wm. Beaty
Holt on the Stand in Chapin Forgery Case
In Brazil Indiana on January 10, the Chapin forgery case grows more intriguing as defense vows a sensational reveal. Witnesses testified Holt’s name forged while Chapin remains undeterred. Holt admitted county treasury audit, paying 32000 for accounting errors, breaking a ballot box, and denying tally sheet theft or past clerk GSA misappropriation.
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Brazil
Ind
Chapin
Sterling R. Holt
Holt
Marion County
Indianapolis
Danville
Poor Farm Report Shows Surge in Inmates
John H. Smith, superintendent, presented the quarterly county poor farm report to the county commissioners. As of September 31, the institution housed 239 inmates, with 202 men and 58 women, marking the largest tally in years.
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John H. Smith
County Poor Farm
Greer
Sugar War to Continue in Sugar Trust Fight
Sugar trust stock fell about twelve points after President Havemeyer signaled a March dividend cut during a meeting of the American refining company in Jersey City. The remarks were seen as indicating ongoing tensions in the sugar industry and a prolonged dispute.
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New York
Sugar Trust
Havemeyer
American Refining Company
Jersey City
Three Auxiliaries Form in Laporte Switzerland and Martin Counties
The Lawton monument commission reports that auxiliary commissions have been organized in Laporte, in Switzerland, and in Martin counties, expanding local support networks for the project.
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Lawton Monument
Marion County Republicans face looming power shift and district votes
The Marion County political scene centers on a negotiated lineup with Lew Akin as county chairman and Charles N. Elliott secretary, Charles A. Bookwalter treasurer, while Joe Kealing may win a district post. Rumors swirl that Jim Taggart controls districts 5 and 7, Martin men back a state chairmanship, and Murdock’s name poses as a potential, though unlikely, chairman. The outcome hinges on unity among factions and key endorsements at the next Saturday convention.
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Marion County
Lew Akin
Charles N. Elliott
Charles A. Bookwalter
Prane
Joe Kealing
Kealing
Taggart
Joe
Bloomington
Parks M. Martin
Indianapolis
Martin
Crawford Fairbanks
Jim’ Murdock
Lafayette
Murdock
Deitrich Gas
Indiana
Waggart
Yaggart
Indianapolis Arrest Brings Felon Story to Fowler Trial
Oliver Story, wanted by Benton county on larceny charges and a previous escape from Sheriff Westfall en route to Fowler, was captured in Indianapolis after Dayton authorities provided a description matching his reported getaway. He claims to have escaped by leaping from a train and has a history of multiple troubles, including eloping with another man’s wife.
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Oliver Story
Indianapolis
Benton County
Westfall
Fowler
Dayton
Indiana
Mar
War Courts Affirms Hatfield vs United Brethren Church
Appellate court upholds Hariinston circuit ruling in James M. Hatfield versus the United Brethren in Christ church trustees. Hatfield sought payment for legal services. court finds against him, while trustees argued services were free.
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Hariinston
James M. Hatfield
Board of Trustees
The
United Brethren In Christ Church
Hatfield
Grant Circuit Court
Big Four Railroad Company
Parker, Hatsley & Brown
Jess
L. E. and W. Directors Elected in NY Meeting
The stockholders of the L. E. and W. railway met in New York on January 10 and elected new directors J. P. Morgan, Wm. K. Vanderbilt, Fred W. Vanderbilt, H. McK. Twombley, and W. H. Newman. Newman was chosen president and C. F. Cox as vice president secretary and treasurer. All other officers stay the same. The Vanderbilt interests have taken control.
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New York
L. E. & W. Railway
J. P. Morgan
Wm. K. Vanderbilt
Fred W. Vanderbilt
H. McK. Twombley
W. H. Newman
Newman
C. F. Cox
Vanderbilt
President Nominates Five Officers to Rear Admiral Rank
The president sent to the Senate nominations for promotion to rear admiral in the Navy. The list includes Henry L. Howison Albert Kautz George C. Remey Norman J. Farquhar and others. The action was announced in Washington on January 10.
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Howison, Kautz
Remey
Farquhar
Navy
Henry L. Howison
Albert Kautz
George C. Remey
Norman J. Farquhar
She's Cutting Teeth Claim in Jeffersonville
Adeline Woodfin a 74 year old colored resident of Jeffersonville claims she is cutting a full set of teeth. She says all her teeth have been cut for years and attributes the new teeth to inhaling cement while amending cement sacks which she earns a living by.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Adeline Woodfin
Fatal Fever Toll From Ladysmith and Colenso Missing
The war office reports two officers and eight men dead from enteric fever at Ladysmith. One captain and four troopers of Gen Buller’s forces are missing at Colenso.
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London
War Office
Ladysmith
Frontier Soldier Kills Self in Manila Report
Gen Otis dispatches report from Manila that First Heats David T Bowman a Private of the Thirty seventh infantry killed himself while temporarily insane. Bowman enlisted in Montana.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
David T. Bowman
Montana
Banks Plan Major Consolidation Between Nations Union and Commerce
New York January 10 reports indicate a proposed merger of National Union and National Bank of Commerce. The combined capital would reach 10 million dollars, creating a strong rival to the National City Bank in size and influence.
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New York
Wallst
National Union
National Bank of Commerce
National City Bank
Rosser Goes Free After Madison Square Garden Shooting
Walter Rosser, a Tennessee medical student, who shot Frederick Slater at Madison Square Garden during recent bicycle races in front of about 5,000 spectators, was freed Tuesday by Magistrate Poole. Slater recovered and did not testify.
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Rosser
New York
Walter Rosser
Tennessee
Frederick Slater
Madison Square Garden
Poole
Slater
Jury to decide in Morrison James case sparks hung jury doubt
Arguments in the Julia Morrison James case concluded at 12 50 p m Wednesday and the case was given to the jury. The general impression is that it will be a hung jury with both sides certain of winning.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Julia Morrison-James
Duke of Orleans to Pause Royalist Agitation at Paris Show
Paris, Jan 10 The Duke of Orleans has issued a letter stating he will suspend royalist agitation during the Paris exposition but will renew it afterward and aims for a successful termination of his efforts. The announcement was published here on Wednesday.
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Paris
Duke of Orleans
In Favor of Tarvin Councilmen Awarded Verdict
On court instructions the jury sided Judge J. P. Tarvin in five Covington councilmen suits for damages. The men, jailed for contempt after refusing to pay cleaning bills for the courthouse, face appeal as cases move to the court of appeals.
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Tarvin
Cincinnati
Covington
J. P. Tarvin
Court of Appeals
Weak Testimony Against Clark
Fred Whiteside testified again before the senate committee in the Clark case. His senate testimony differed materially from prior statements he gave in court, highlighting inconsistencies in his account.
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Clark
Washington
Fred Whiteside
Senate Committee
Senator Clark
Thompson Fined for Theft from Cousin in Police Court
Frank Thompson paid a 25 dollar fine and received a 60 day sentence in police court on a Wednesday for stealing six dollars from his cousin Bessie Van Camp of E Southeastern avenue.
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Frank Thompson
Bessie van Camp
E. Southeastern Ave
Plague Reports Rise in Honolulu and Other News
Wire tips note new smallpox cases in Ori zaba and Tehuantepec Mexico while New Yorkers push a Mills plan hotel in Chicago. Funeral for Rev Edward McGlynn held in Newburgh and burial planned in New York City.
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Honolulu
Produce Trust Company
New York
Con. Greeley
Washington
Edward McGlynn
Newburgh
N. Y
New York City
Orizaba
Tehuantepec
Mex
Mills
Chicago
Roberts
Kentucky
Democrate
Woman Arrested for Loitering with Colored Men
Cora Bostic, 22, white, arrested Tuesday night for loitering and associating with Morgan Samuels and Jake Lewis, both colored men. Judge Daly fined Bostic $50 and sentenced her to 30 days. the men were fined $1 each. Bostic is said to be addicted to morphine.
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Cora Bostic
Morgan Samuels
Jake Lewis
Daly
Cora
Lipton Abandons Ammericas Cup Challenge for Boer War End
Sir Thomas Lipton and Glasgow Herald editor C G Russell met Wednesday and agreed not to challenge for the Ammericas cup until the Boer war ends. Lipton expressed eagerness for another trial in the future.
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London
Thomas Lipton
C. G. Russell
Glasgow Herald
Thomas
Town Tale of Theft and Suspected Accomplices
Martha Myers is jailed at police headquarters facing charges of stealing 475 earrings from Mrs. Haley who runs a rooming house at 204 E Washington St. Myers accuses Carrie Schwartz of the act. The case is set for Thursday. John Taylor from Louisville is held on suspicion after trying to sell diamond cuff buttons and other jewelry. He is charged with loitering. Harry Smiley and Pat Kelly faced police court on stealing 120 pounds of aluminum from Central Steel. case continued to Jan 12, Smiley admitted guilt.
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Martha Myers
Mrs. Haley
Washington St
Martha
Carrie Schwartz
John Taylor
Louisville
Harry Smiley
Pat Kelly
Central Steel Company
Smiley
Wrecked by Coffee Reverses Health With Postum Switch
A Wabash Indiana woman recounts long stomach and heart trouble worsened by coffee. After eight weeks off coffee and using Postum Food Coffee, she reports restored appetite sleep and energy and no heart symptoms. She says doctors medicines provided no lasting relief.
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T.went
Gouth Wabash
Ind
Sale of Best Quality Whiteware Tomorrow
A big sale event advertises best quality whiteware and housewares at low prices. Listings include porcelain cups and saucers, plates, teapots, vegetable dishes, cream pitchers, sugar bowls, and various kitchen items with clear per unit and per dozen prices. Also advertised are coal hods shovels stove lifters and bleached sheeting and pillow cases. The notice emphasizes low prices, fresh stock, and a large assortment available tomorrow.
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California
Schevreness Finederson
Sashaenshans Chads
Sons
State building and loan association seeks voluntary liquidation
The WM. H. BLOCK Co reports the State building and loan association asked the state auditor to permit voluntary liquidation, with assets and liabilities about 9424,00. Baldon reportedly shot himself amid melancholia in Quincy Indiana. he may recover. Market news covers Chicago dressed poultry prices, butter, cheese, eggs, and Indianapolis cattle and hog receipts with regional quotes.
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Quincy, Ind
Baldon
Interstate Live Stock Market Report Summary
Interstate stockyards report cattle receipts and varied bids for steers and cows. Good to prime dressed beef and butcher steers ranged around 1.10 to 1.25 per pound for different weight classes, with fair to good cattle and bulls listed. Hogs and lambs quotes noted alongside average weights and shipment figures for the midJanuary market.
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Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Cece Tees
Interstate
Liu
Cca
Ewan
Vancereveseenciennes
City Grain Market Prices and Totals for Wednesday
Wheat and corn bids show No. 3 red and white varied by car counts, track prices around 66 to 68 cents for wheat. Hay bids range from 10 to 11.50 dollars for timothy. Multiple mixed and yellow No. 2 and 3 grades listed with assorted percentages and wagon prices.
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Wendesday
Timothy
WiKee
Chicago Markets Wheat and grain prices shift on nervous trade
Chicago markets show wheat closing fractionally lower with May at 674 68 percent and July at 674 68 percent. Corn edges higher while oats and pork products list mixed figures, with May contracts in the 24 cent range for oats and pork around 10.5 to 10.82 dollars per unit, lard near 5.87 to 5.92, ribs about 5.66.
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Chicago
Dental Work Recounts From Women’s MasKs
Fragmentary OCR notes mention extensive dental work and masks among women. The readable fragments hint at a period piece discussing dental care or fashion masks, but lack clear dates or names to anchor a full event.
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Captain Reber
Miss Miles
Cecelia Sherman Miles
Nelson A. ‘Miles
Samuel ‘Reber
Miles
Reber
West Point
Spain
Porto Rico
MR. Pierce
Tish-I-Mingo
Molineux’s
Congress
Big Rock Falls
Poor Farm Report
George Stewart White
Chatrman
Marion ‘County
Taxgart
L. BE. & W. Officers
Sen
Lieutenant
James Cada Chattanooga
Town Tale
Smut Ry
WM. H. Block Co
Ento Liquidation
State Building and Loan Association
State
Ing and Loan Association
Indiana Dental A College
Universi
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