Buller Breaks Silence Seizes Pont at Tugela River
Gen Buller reports from Springfield near Colenso that he occupied the south bank of the Tugela and seized a pont bridge at Potgieter’s drift while the river floods. Boers lie entrenched to the north and forceful action is hindered by the swollen river. The City of London volunteers received the freedom of the city at Guildhall amid cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ward
Patgieters
Colenso
Buller
Springfield
Potgieters
City of London
Imperial
Guild Hall
London Volunteers
Cape
Dearly Bought Victory
The general in command of communications at Pietermaritzburg reports casualties among officers at Ladysmith on Saturday January 6. Killed are Lieut Col Dick Conningham Gordon Highlanders Majs Walnutt Markroth Bowen Capt Lafone Lieuts Hill Adams Pakeman Jones Dami es Raikes Hail. Wounded include Maj Edwards and two lieutenants Fifth Lancers Majs Davies Deveton one lieutenant Eleventh Hussars Maj Simpson two captains Manchester regiments one captain and one lieutenant Gordon Highlanders Maj Thesiger three captains two lieutenants Second Rifles Maj Woods medical corps Capt Wales naval brigade and five others including Lord Ava. Total 12 officers killed and 24 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pietermaritzburg
Ladysmith
Dick Conningham
Gordon Highlanders
Walnutt
Markroth
Bowen
Lafone
Hill
Adams
Pakeman
Jones
Damies
Raikes
Hail
Edwards
Fifth Lancers
Gunboat Fleet Planned to Attack British Waters
Capt Charles Hill of Atlanta reports a project to form a fleet of gunboats in the Bahamas for the Transvaal republic. He says an offer was made to him to command a flotilla built from merchant ships to prey on the British merchant marine, with details kept secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Charles Hil
Nichbhercy
New York
Rio Janeiro
Bahama Islands
Transvaal Republic
Hill
Bahamas
Runaway trolley car injures six in Scranton
A trolley car on the Pine street incline in Scranton plunged off the rails after the tracks became slippery. It crashed into a post tearing the car apart. Six people were injured including Robert Cropp who suffered a broken arm and two broken ribs. Mrs. O J Miller was lacerated. Mrs George Clubb bruised. Samuel Colwell cut. two others injured. The motorman and conductor jumped to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Pine St
Robert Cropp
Dunmore
O. J. Miller
George Clubb
Samuel Colwell
Convention Bid Sparks Rival Cities For 1901 Meet
After another convention the commercial club seeks Indianapolis as the site for the National Association of Manufacturers 1901 gathering. Buffalo Detroit and Pittsburgh are said to want the event and will wage a strong contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
National Association of Manufacturers
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Detroit
Pittsburg
Choate thanked for aiding Eng land to time in London
Jan 12. Ambassador Choate received a message from Secretary detailing aid in bringing England to time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Choate
British Seizure Policy Draws Criticism in Guardian
The Guardian argues England's right of search is limited to neutrals and criticizes the seizure policy as dangerous. It notes government admits Mashona and Maria seizures were wrong and will seek restitution while Beatrice ownership is unresolved. Manchester dispatch reports ongoing doubt and potential shifts in neutral belligerent trade rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
England
Foreign Office
Mashona
Maria
Beatrice
Manchester
the Guardian
Transvaal
United States
Foreigners Pressed for Military Service in Orange Free State
Cape Town Jan 12 The Orange Free State authorities compel all available men including foreigners to serve in the military. Free Staters employ kaffirs with harvesting machines to gather crops in conquered British territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Orange Free State
Free
Coffee Price Rise Tied to Market, Not Sugar War
New York January 12 H Sielkin of Woolson spice company says a 14 cent rise in coffee prices observed from Toledo is due to market conditions and not sugar. The Arbucks have raised their coffee price 16 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Toledo
Woolson Spice Company
H. Sielkin
Arbuckles
Eighteen Die of Disease In London Dispatch
A Gen. White dispatch reports eighteen deaths from disease and one from an accident in London on an undated January communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
White
Boers May Lift Ladysmith Siege Says London Cable
A London report indicates from Amsterdam that Boers, with buying orders, may have to raise the siege at Ladysmith. The message notes the development as reported via a foreign house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amsterdam
Ladysmith
Casualty Totals From Lady Smith Action Reported
Pietermaritzburg January 12 reports the official casualty totals from January 6 at Ladysmith. Officers show 14 killed and 16 wounded while enlisted men tally 126 killed and 244 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pietermaritzburg
Ladysmith
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 24 hours ending 8 p m Friday: fair weather. Tonight and Saturday to be fair. Temperatures: 7 a m 31, noon 31, 2 p m 31.
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Indianapolis
Shelter House Ordered Removed From Washington and Illinois Streets
The Board of Works issued a peremptory order to the Indianapolis Street Railway Company to remove a small shelter house placed on the south side of Washington street near Illinois street. The structure, resembling an old patrolmen's house, was set up Thursday night to provide tickets for the street car man at that corner. If not removed, the superintendent of streets will take action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Washington-st
Illinois-st
Church Annual Meetings Elect New Officers At Several Churches
Plymouth church chose D. A. Myers and Harry M. Stackhouse as deacons with John B. Elam and Henry H. Fay as trustees. Mary Algire was clerk and A. W. Applegate treasurer. Central Christian elected B. W. Cole and two others trustees while J. A. McKee and others served as deacons. College-avenue Baptist reappointed W. Gosney treasurer and J. H. Vail clerk. Third Christian reports show a $5747.98 general fund. College-avenue baptist elected new elders and deacons including Rev. B. A. Jenkins and Robert L. McHatton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Church
D. A. Myers
Harry M. Stackhouse
John B. Elam
Henry H. Fay
Mary Algire
A. W. Applegate
M.A. Aller- Gice
Jessie Daggett
Charity Dye
John R. Elam
Ione Scholl
Grace Julien Clark
Robert W. Hobbs
Central Christian Church
Allan B. Philputty
B. W. Cole
F. C. Garner
E. J. Robison
Descons
J. A. McKee
Chauncey Butler
F. C. Stewart
J. H. Brit
J. C. Pierson
W. 5S
Third Christian Church
B. A. Jenkins
Robert L. McHatton
O. M. Pruitt
J. W. Sermsher
T. B. Laycock
D. B. Scruggs
H. T. Crull
R. N. Bennett
George Wright
Bedford Firms Form Capitals in Local Incorporation
Incorporated firms Carmichael Reeves and Wicks stone company based in Bedford report capital stock of 10 000 dollars. Washington light and water company lists capital stock of 21 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmichael, Reeves and Wicks Stone Company
Bedford
Washington Light and Water Company
Pratt Lumber and Coal Co Quick Delivery Service
G. Pratt Lumber and Coal Co offers prompt delivery from 1400 Senate Ave North. Contact phone 1248 for fast service and to feed your horses with oats and horse feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt Lumber and Coal Co
Senate Ave
North
Congress to curb trusts with new Washington bureau plan
Industrial commission backs government supervision of interstate trusts similar to national banks. A registry in the treasury will require capital details, stock and bond figures, and annual solvency reports. Auditors in each state will monthly examine books and publish public statements to fund administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Comptroller of
Industrial Commission
Commission
Coressman
Farquhar
Buffalo
Congress
Treasury Department
Treasury
Lewyers
Hamilton County Doctor Promises Exposé at Noblesville Meeting
Dr. Tucker of Hamilton County says he will reveal how Hamilton County was harmed by Landis and his crowd at the Republican mass convention in Noblesville. He claims John Bannell and J. E. Wingate promised him support if he stayed in the race to permit a flourish against Landis, and that he now plans to use his expose to expose the county ring. Local politicians reportedly look worried as Tucker resumes the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Landis
Dr. Tucker
Hamilton County
Hamilton
Tucker
Unknown steamer wrecked near Gull Island
In St Johns Newfoundland on January 12 a wrecked steamer sits on a reef in St Marys Bay. Fire rages amid cold seas while rescuers chase news of the vessel identity and crew fate. No definite name or outcome yet. likely an oil tank with all hands lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Bay
Gull Island
ST. Johns
N. F
Cape Race
Roof Garden Plans Power House For Indianapolis Makers
Plans prepared for the Indianapolis manufacturers' club call for a seven story building measuring 100 by 200 feet with about 150000 square feet of floor space. A roof garden will crown the structure and electric light and power will be supplied to the occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Family Affair Ends With Grand Jury Involvement
Ex fireman J. W. Miller was sent to the grand jury by Judge Daly after attacking his former father in law, Wm. Ritchie, with an umbrella outside engine house No. 5. Ritchie and Miller have long quarrelled since Ritchie’s divorce suit against Miller’s daughter, with additional bystander involvement and a $20 fine for Joseph Disher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Miller
Daly
Wm. Ritchie
Joseph Disher
Ritchie
Engine House No. 5
Miller
Kealing
Ours
Tme
Schuch
Joe Disher
Merks Parlors Advertises Across Multiple Papers
The proprietor of Merks Parlors at 35 S Ni Noisst reports ad responses from THE SUN, The Sentinel, The News, and The Press. He claims THE SUN delivers the best engagement, with readers reached only through THE SUN's columns, proving to advertisers that the papers bring substantial returns.
Philippines Conflict Update From Santo Tomas Advance
On January 12 Col Bullard led the Thirty-ninth Infantry from Calamba toward Santo Tomas. Insurgents offered stiff resistance but retreated after sustaining 24 killed and 60 captured. American losses were one dead and two officers wounded. Santo Tomas occupation would trap retreating insurgents from Cavite into Batangas. Aguinaldo reportedly in Cavite. Gen. Rizal captured by Maj. Boyd.
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Manila
Bullard
Thirty-ninth
Calamba
Santo ‘Tomas
Santo Tomas
Cavite
Batangas
Aguinaldo
Rizal
Maj. Boyd
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Two Big Suits Filed by Charles C Dunn
Charles C Dunn of Stinesville sues Fidelity Building and Savings Union No. 2 in two actions for 3700 and 2700 asserting ownership of union shares. He alleges his withdrawal right under the articles with 30 days notice. he gave notice December 19, 1897, but claims the shares remain unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Dunn
Stinesville
Aainst Fidelity Building and Savings Union
Indianapolis Public Building Funding Grows to 2.5 Million
Senator Fairbanks' supplemental bill raises the Indianapolis public building appropriation from 1.5 million to 2.5 million after Senate passage. Ground square 56 appraised at 609 thousand, with 800 thousand to buy and remove structures, leaving about 1.7 million for the building itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Senate
House
Square 36
U.S
Kercheval
Square 56
Indiana State Capitol
Publc
Senator Turple
Congressman Bynum
Congressman Overstreet
Senator Fairbanks
Soldiers confer on interstate guard meeting in Indianapolis
Col. C. E. Bleyer, secretary and treasurer of the Interstate national guard association, visited Indianapolis Friday to discuss the January 23 and 24 meeting with Adjt.-Gen. Gore. Between 100 and 300 delegates are expected, with adjutant-generals from middle and northwestern states anticipated. A banquet at the Commercial club will close the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
C. E. Bleyer
Interstate National Guard Association
Indianapolis
Adjt
Gore
Commercial Club
Scratched Consent Sparks Review in Recruit Case
A young recruit recalled from the army after his parents consent was deemed lacking. The form showed the line I freely give my consent but the father had scratched out the word freely. The applicant faces further weighing before the recruiting office.
Trolley Wire Tie Up Delays Traffic in Irvington
A broken trolley wire at No ble street halted cars in Irvington and on E Washington Street for about an hour early Friday, tying up traffic and prompting repair crews to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
E. Washington-st
Noble-st
Dallas dry goods merchant 8S Taylor assigned
8S Taylor a Dallas Texas dry goods merchant was assigned on Thursday with liabilities listed at 40 000 dollars and assets not stated. Sextro Furniture Company of Cincinnati Ohio was assigned with assets around 50 000 dollars and debts 20 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Dallas
Tex
Sextro Furniture “Company
Cincinnati, O
Mrs White Prophetess Heads Seventh Day Adventist Meet
Mrs Elen G White 71 born in Topham Maine lives in Australia and is expected to return to America soon She has undergone trances since age six and has had three angel visitations The third instructed her to save the world by enforcing Sabbath observance Her prophecy allegedly foresaw Brigham Roberts admission controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Elen G. White
Topham
Australa
America
Brigham Roberts
Congress
Directors of Indiana Art Association debate museum site
The Art Association directors met in the president’s room at Indiana National Bank on Friday afternoon to choose a site for the art museum. Some members favor downtown, others urge a location far from the city, and a group proposes waiting to ask the legislature to place the building in Military Park.
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The
Art Association
Indiana National Bank
Military Park
Diamond cuff buttons sale leads to arrest in Louisville
John Taylor, a colored man in Louisville, was arrested on suspicion after attempting to sell a pair of diamond cuff buttons. Detectives doubt his stated source of the jewelry. He was released in police court Friday morning, but the cuff buttons are gone. Taylor handed the jewelry to his attorney for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Louisville
Taylor
Coal Beds Found in Cuba Sparkvale Newswire
Valuable coal beds have been found in Cuba. The list notes other items: St. Louis Hibernians sympathize with the Boers. Gov Shaw of Iowa inaugurated. pine lumber shortage in the north. Danes buy 1,000 acres near Athens Georgia. Mrs Charlotte Eckleburg burned in New Orleans.
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Cuba
St. Louis
Athens
Charlotte Eckleburg
New Orleans
Geo. H. Everett
Chicago
Owensboro
Felix Pool
Caleb Wright
Edward McGlynn
New York
Gen. Ludlow
Gen. Anderson
Department of the Lakes
Detroit
Galiseppio Bacello
Carmena Peolla
Henry Corbett
Rev. Cheney
Racine
Wis
Manac
Paul Duncan
Michael Biederman
Omaha, Neb
Adams
San Diego
Cal
State Health Board Considers Vital Stats and Smallpox Plans
The State board of health met Friday at 3 p.m to review pure food and health rules now published in county papers and slated for promulgation next week. Dr. Harty announced the measures. Officials addressed smallpox prevention and suppression and the collection of vital statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Board
State Board of Health
Harty
The Dental Students Protest Reaches State Board
Dr Hurty president of the Indiana Dental College says the protest by dental students against the state dental examining board rule prohibiting outside college work has been brought to the board. The rule likely will be modified to permit this year's junior students to do outside work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurty
Indiana Dental College
State Dental Examining Board
City to Collect Franchise Payment From New Tele Company
Controller Johnson reports the New tele phone company owes the city $3,000 as the semi annual franchise payment due January 1. He was told the amount would be paid soon. About $7 in interest accrues at 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
New Telephone Company
SUN
Commercial club directors nominated for election
At a noon meeting the Commercial club announced its regular ticket for directors to be voted on at the next election. February 12 names listed include Samuel E Morse F M Herron Samuel Sweet Edward B Porter C C Ferry C A Kenyon Alfred Glossbrenner and M B Wilsop. An independent ticket may be formed. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is advertised as a household remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Samuel E. Morse
F.M. Herron
Samuel Sweet
Edward B. Porter
C. C. Ferry
C. A. Kenyon
Alfred Glossbrenner
M. B. Wilsop
Trial of John Turner Continues as Court Hears Shocking Admissions
Witness Little Edma Turner recounts fear and a near-death moment when she hid in bed upon seeing Mrs. Ternet. The murder trial resumes with cross examination and rulings on minor points as the special judge reviews reserved evidence from Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edma Turner
Mrs. Ternet
John Turner
Criminal Court
Ward Receives Three Year Penitentiary Sentence
A. K. Ward, famed forger, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary after a week long trial in Memphis Tennessee. This marks his eighth trial with two prior convictions overturned by the state supreme court. He faced eight indictments and stands charged with forging notes totaling about $250000. Names linked to the case include Col. We Taylor J. L. Welford and SC Toof, the last being his father in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
A. K. Ward
Ward
Supreme Court
Col
Taylor
J. L. Welford
SC. Toof
Port Jervis Bank Cashier Admits Theft of 101000
Lewis E Goldsmith former assistant cashier at Port Jervis National Bank pleaded guilty to stealing 101000 from the bank. He was sentenced Friday to eight years in Sing Sing. The theft involved stock market speculation and the loss of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lewis E. Goldsmith
Port Jervis
N. Y
National Bank
Sing
Woman Sues Sister-In-Law Over Domestic Difficulties
In Chicago Magnus A Hess sues his sister in law Annie Wolf for 190000 dollars claiming she incited marital strife leading to his separation from his wife. Eva Hose of Bradley Beach, seen in a trance in Asbury Park, remains in coma but is expected to recover. doctors cite overwork. In Chicago William Leary of California marries Mary Prebylon Marcheon in a rapid ceremony. the license lists his grandmother’s name and the judge must rule on legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ard
Magnus A. Hess
McKinley
Annie Wolf
Eva
Asbury Park
N. J
Eva Hose
Bradley Beach Factory
Wm. Leary
California
Mary
Marcheon
Concordia Society Ball for Twenty-Second Masque Carnival
The Concordia society issues invitations to its twenty second masque carnival in Tomlinson hall on February 1. Henry Beiser chairs the arrangements committee and John Fehrenbach heads the reception committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia Society
Tomlinson Hall
Henry Beiser
John Fehrenbach
Mrs Beveridge Shows Marked Recovery After Illness
Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge wife of the senator was reported much better Friday and on the sure road to recovery according to the medical bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Albert J. Beveridge
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Buller Breaks
the Long
Silence
Tugela
Street Car Company
Power House
William Ritchie
San Tomas
Bu’sted
Mrs. White
Thomas
Grand Hotel
Jefferson
Ville
Gether
Jeffersonville
Turner
Asch
Carson
Thomas Pammer
Ward House
Shepherd St
Edna Crawford
Olay
Elsie Turner
Ednesday
Blaie
Tongsen
Bowman St
Stout's
Washington St
BIG Hoosiers
York
Hur
Lew Wal
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