Buller Crosses Tugela River In Major British Push
Official dispatches confirm Gen Buller and Gen Warren crossed the Tugela with a portion of their forces, sparking rejoicing in England as plans for the Ladysmith relief proceed. Reports note pontoon crossings, entrenched Boers, and a naval gun bombardment as the relief effort begins.
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England
Ladysmith
Howitser
London
Buller
Tugela
War Office
Warren
Potgieters Drift
Buber
Atttack
Dundonald
Springfield
le A
Zwartskop
Tugela River
Bakter
Wagon Drift
Pot~gieters Drift
South African Horse
Lieut
Carlyle
Marren
Potgieters
Rhinocerfontein
Spionskop
Ladysmith Relief Report Circulates From Cape Town
A January report from Cape Town states Ladysmith has been relieved, with the news circulating on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape.town
Ladysmith
Nineteen Lancers Trapped by Boer Forces at Colesbers
In Colesbers on Wednesday a detachment of 19 South Wales lancers encountered 66 Boers while patrolling. The lancers retreated to a kopje but were surrounded as reinforcements arrived. Three escaped, two were killed and 14 were captured.
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Rensberg
New South Wales Lancers
Colesbers
Max O Rell predicts extended Boer War and Asia balance
Faul Picuet known as Max O Rell arrives for a lecture tour in New York and says the Boer War will last at least a year more. He notes Europe watches England while France refrains from aiding. Siberian railroad completion could allow 100000 troops to move to Asia in 18 months, raising questions about India’s defense.
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New York
Faul Picuet
Max.o'rell
Europe
England
France
Rus‘sia
Asia
India
Aguinaldo Report Unconfirmed as Captured Near Manila
A circulating Thursday report claimed that Aguinaldo and 50 bodyguards were captured south of Manila by Gen. Schwan and were en route to Manila under heavy guard. The War Department has not received official confirmation.
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Manila
Coal theft arrests of Mary Shobe and Sallie Hedges
Mary Shobe and Sallie Hedges, colored, were arrested Wednesday by Special policeman William Donaldson for stealing coal from cars in the northeast town. Their coal cart was traced to 102 Maplest. The officer swore out the affidavit downtown and found the cart later in the rear of the police station after the prosecutor’s office delay. Judge Daly admonished them not to appear again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shobe
Sallie Hedges
William Donaldson
Maplest
Pugs Cases Continued In Police Court
The prize-fighters, seconds, and attendants appeared in police court and had their cases continued to January 20. Jack Cullen faces an additional grand larceny charge for allegedly securing a grip from Bird Transfer Co by misrepresentation. Others named include William Roberson, W M Scott, James Blackwell, George Shelton, John Hall, John Hegarty, J H Kelly, Herbert McGinnis, John White, and John Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cullen
Bird Transfer Company
William Roberson
W. M. Scott
James Blackwell
George Shelton
John Hall
John Hegarty
J. H. Kelly
Herbert McGinnis
John White
John Riley
Police Salary Drains Over Christmas Gift Controversy
Police officers protest compulsory assessments for gifts and commemorations. They cite deductions from salaries for a feather chair, a badge, a portrait, a funeral, equipment, and relief costs, alleging a pattern of salary drains and staff dismissals tied to such charges. Detective Dugan’s home fire and other incidents are noted as context.
Three Sisters Face Insanity Trial in Kankakee
In Kankakee Illinois on Thursday three sisters Mrs Emil Arseneau 60 Mrs Cimire Morin 57 and Miss Sarah Dumont 55 were tried for insanity in county court. Once regarded as model neighbors they began wild outbursts about three weeks ago. Asylum physicians are astonished by the cases Morin was sent to the asylum and the other two held for further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hooker
Genevieve Sanford
Louis Adams
Kingan Company
Adams
Katharine Home
C. I. Fletcher
Plymouth
Egypt
Adame
J.C. Wright
J. H. Baker
David
Kankakee
Dia
County Court
Emil Arseneau
Cimire Morin
Sarah Dumont
Morin
Council Faces Delay Over Unsigned Investigation Resolution
The council’s charter violation inquiry into police and fire dismissals stalls as Mayor Taggart has not signed the resolution. The committee is ready to proceed, but without funding for a stenographer the investigation will be delayed for several weeks.
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Taggart
Council
Wheeler
Fire Engulfs Zook House in Mysterious Blaze
At about 11 p m Wednesday Mrs. Frank McKinney woke to find Charles Zook s home at 1 14 Howard Street ablaze. Firemen found the structure gutted with $1 000 loss and no insurance. Neighbors suspect arson. Zook family away in Mooresville. Nearby Samuel Bishop suffered $25 damage to his house.
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Frank McKinney
Charles Zook
Howard St
Zook
Weward St
Samuel Bishop
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 86 hours ending 8 pm January 19. Cloudy with occasional rain, Thursday night, turning cooler by morning Friday. Temperatures show 7 am at 49, noon at 50, 2 pm at 50.
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Indianapolis
Union State Hospital Association Directors Elected in Indiana Meeting
At a Union State Hospital Association of Indiana gathering in Denison on a September night, John Kolmer reported that since opening on April 20, 1898 the hospital has treated 95 patients and earned 5176.96 dollars. The treasury is now empty. Directors elected include H s H Hanna Thomas C Day Victor K Hendricks John H Helliday Mrs Hannah G Chapman Benjamin Harrison Louis Hollweg Ford L Mayer M J Osgood Julius F Pratt S P Sheerin Mrs George Marott. Officers elected are president H H Hanna vice president John H Holiday treasurer Julius F Pratt.
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Union State Hospital Association
Union State Hospital Association of Indiana
Denison
John Kolmer
H.sh. Hanna
Thomas C. Day
Victor. K. Hendricks
John
H. Helliday
Mrs.Hannah
G. Chapman
Benjamin Harrison
Louis Hollweg
Ford L.mayer
M. J. Osgood
Julius
F. Pratt
S.P. Sheerin
George. Marott
Hanna
John. H
Holiday
Julius F. Pratt
Board to entertain delegates at Indiana meet smoker planned
The board of trade and Commercial club agreed Thursday to entertain Interstate National Guard Association delegates in Indianapolis next Tuesday. A smoker will be held at the Commercial club Tuesday night. Dr Hayes, B Sweet and EB H Evans sit on the preliminary arrangements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade and Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Interstate National Guard Association
Indianapoli
Dr. Hayes
B.sweet
EB. H. Evans
Indiana Mail to be Fumigated in Smallpox Crackdown
The Indiana State Board of Health reports a spreading smallpox outbreak in Clay City with new cases and a serious one. Dr Hurty faces local hostility while Dr Wolfe questions his sanity. Government mail disinfection will use perforated letters and formaldehyde gas, funded by the federal government, as Hurty notes 14 counties affected with potential more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Clay City
Hurty
Wolfe
Vanderburg
Walter Wyman
United States Marine Hospital Service
Board of Health
Coal Prices Seen Rising Soon on Freight Rate News
Coal prices may move up within a week as railroad companies notify coal firms of freight rate changes by mid next week. Dealers say rates will be heavier since railroads have full freight capacity, with the action of railways likely to decide the price advance of coal.
Ponder's Photo Studios and Art Store Ad
The notice advertises Ponder's Photo Studios and Art Store offering photographs by Stanton Le Wilkite. It mentions Bee the beautiful and suggests customers visit before going elsewhere.
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Ponder’s
Bee the Beautiful
Stanton le Wilkite
Stinger Resolution Aims to Close Mines if Court Acts
A volatile miners convention debated a resolution empowering the federation president to call out members and shut mines if the federal court repeats its action against jailed worker John P. Reese. The measure was tabled and sent back to the committee for reconsideration amid warnings of danger.
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Masonic Hall
Young
Alabama
Mitchell
Federation of Labor
Detroit
Knights of Labor
Harkins
Ohio
Ryan
Haggerty
Dilcher
Fred Dilcher
Scott
Stanley
State House
Pat
D. F. Kennedy
Hatters’ Union
Devci
Soapmakers
Dodge
Resolutions Committee
John P. Reese
Committee
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Talbott in Boston is noted
Indianapolis relations report the death of Mrs Elizabeth C Talbott in Boston on Wednesday morning. A native of Indianapolis she lived most of her life here. She was the daughter of John Tinker and linked to the Tinker homestead. She married Washington Houston Talbott and their home stood on the present site of the public library. She leaves a daughter Mrs Mary C Drewe of Kenosha Wisconsin and granddaughter Miss Mabel Talbott of Indianapolis. Funeral at 1 a m Saturday at the Swedenborgian church residence Frank M Talbott 1821 N Pennsylvania St burial Crown Hill.
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Indianapolis
Elizabeth C. Talbott
Boston
John Tinker
Tinker
Sixteenth
Pennsylvania Sts
Art Association
Sixteenth-st
Tinker-st
Washington Houston Talbott
Mary C. Drewe
Kenosha
Wis
Mabel Talbott
Willis L. Gladish
Swedenborgen Church
Frank M. Talbott
Pennsylvania St
Crown Hill
Ex Gov Stone Seen As Bryan Opponent In 1900 Nomination
Washington report says Judge Augustus Van Wyck will be opposed by ex Governor Stone of Missouri for the Democratic presidential nomination. A letter to Judge Wills of Alabama suggests Stone will consent to run against William Jennings Bryan.
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ST. Louis
Washington
Augustus van Wyck
Stone
Missouri
Bryan
Wills
Alabama
van Wyck
Stone declares not a candidate for president
Ex-Gov Stone says he is not a presidential candidate and has no plan to run. He predicts William Jennings Bryan will be nominated by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis, Mo
Gov
Stone
Bryan
Nebraskan J Bryan to dine with New York Democrats
William Jennings Bryan accepted a dinner invitation from President Keller of the Democratic club. He is likely to dine Wednesday night at the club with Keller and other leaders as he plans to greet Democratic figures across the state who attend.
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New York
Wmn. J. Bryan
Keller
Democratic Club
New York State
Bryan cites three issues shaping coming Democratic campaign
Three issues will dominate the next campaign according to Col. W J Bryan money question trusts and immorality with its accompanying mirror The outlook grows brighter each month and shows growing dissatisfaction with Republican policies He will speak in Baltimore next and then in New Jersey
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Cincinnati
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Baltimore
New Jersey
Liner Columns in The Sun Advertise Buyer Seller Links
The Sun urges daily scanning of its liner columns to connect private buyers and sellers at moderate cost. These sections help citizens express wants and meet needs by bringing together interested parties and facilitating transactions.
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THE
SUN
Dundon Resigns From Police Board After Alcohol Allegations
Policeman William Dundon sent his resignation to the Board of Safety on Thursday, seeking immediate acceptance. He had been fined ten days' pay for neglect of duty after missing headquarters for hours. A witness stated he appeared very tired but not intoxicated, while a current report claimed he was too drunk to reach a patrol box. Dundon admitted drinking the night before. a saloon keeper later alleged he drank in uniform and slept in an out building. The board conducted a further inquiry and accepted his resignation. Dundon had previously been dismissed for drunkenness under the Denny administration.
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William Dundon
Board of Safety
Dundon
Giblin
THE
SUN
Schifferdeker
New York
Davidson Sts
Roth
Denny
Count Boni de Castelane Defaulter in Paris Affair
Paris dispatches report Count Boni de Castellane has been posted on the Bourse with deficits ranging from several million francs to around twenty million. He and Miss Anna Gould, now en route to America, built a marble Paris home and face scrutiny as brokers and social circles react to the alleged failures.
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Cording
Paris Figaro
Paris
Beni ‘de Castelane
Anna Gould
Jay Gould
America
Count Bonidé Castellane
Castellano
Castellane Card Denies Losses in Course Speculation
Paris January 1 The Castellanes have issued a card denying the newspaper assertion that Count Beni de Castellane has suffered heavy losses in course speculation.
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Paris
Census enumerators named for Marion and Johnson counties
Vincent Clifford reports will supervise 207 enumerators in Marion and Johnson counties outside Indianapolis with 167 in Marion and 26 in Johnson. Selection of enumerators will follow, with interpreters needed for German Polish Hungarian and Bohemian speakers. some language gaps noted among blacksmiths near Persia and Haughville. Superintendent will attend Washington meeting to press for addl supervisors and special district overseers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Clifford
Cerigus
Washington
Marion and
Jones Jinto
Johinson County
Marion County
Indianapolis
Persia
Haughville
Woentsm
Clifford
Stimpson Company Accused of Infringement and Intimidation
The Stimpson company faces a Dayton suit alleging patent infringement and claims it aided and abetted agents in writing threatening letters to deter prospective purchasers by warning of patent infringement. The Dayton company filed the lawsuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimpson Computing
Stimpson Company
Ogee
Ton
Dayton. Company
Attorneys clash in Turner murder trial closing remarks
Ex judge McCray finished defense arguments in the Turner murder case in criminal court at 10 41 am Thursday. He contends the death of Mrs Turner came from causes other than the neck wound and suggests poisoning or medical neglect at City hospital. He pressed insanity and criticized State evidence. jurors retired at 2 35 pm after Judge Ing read 33 sections of instructions.
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McCray
Turner. Monrder
Turner
Ing
Sf Turreys
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Gen. Buller
Gela River
Max O’rell
Vata
Aguinaldo
War Department
Jack” Cullen
Quigley
Kruger
Dugan
K. of P
Indiana
Harry
Federal
Reeses
Elizabeth Talbott
May
Dundon Steps
Lawton
Vanderburg County
Fort Wayne
Grand Hotel Cafe
Janes “Dustress Data
United States
Gould
Boni
Castellazio
Paris Matin
Avenue du Bois de Bowlegne
MR. Clifforius
Hoan
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