Missouri Bid Loaded to Break Solid South for McKinley
Washington dispatch reports Republicans plan to carry Missouri for McKinley and split the solid South by nominating a western vice president candidate. Henry C. Payne and Kerens back the idea while not naming a specific candidate. Bees Platt has not proposed a New York choice, hoping an acceptable western selection emerges.
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Missouri
Henry C. Payne
Milwaukee
Sucha. Kerens
St. Louis
McKinley
South
Gev. Stanard
Payne
West
Bees Platt
New York
Bailey letter clarifies stance on Bryan for president
Dallas congressman J W Bailey states in a letter to W T Hawkins that he opposed Bryan in 1896 on issues outside the Chicago platform but since 1896 Bryan has stayed within the party. Bailey says he will support Bryan as long as he remains within party declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
W. Bailey
W. T. ‘Hawkins
William J. Bryan
Bailey
Bryan
Chicago
DePauw Sues Over Stock and Receivership Roles
DePauw University sues for a receiver over a $21,000 stake in the American plate glass mill and for a receiver for the Penn Plate Glass Company of Pittsburg. The Penn company handles all output since the Penn mills burned two years ago. DePauw argues the contract terms harm the stockholders and are not advantageous to the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw ‘University
American Plate Glass
Emony
Penn Plate Glass Company
Pittsburg
American
Unierstt
Amerin
DePauw
Lulu Klein's Freedom Motion Delays in Dr Aimee Hopkinson Case
Attorney Wilfialm Irwin for Lulu Klein petitions in criminal court claiming confinement through three terms and no trial due to delays. Trial for Maud Goodin set for Jan 29 but illness may delay two weeks. Dr Hopkinson is reported in Mexico with no updates.
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Wilfialm Irwin
Lilu Klein
Aimee Hopkinson
Maud Goodin
Thirty Cents In A Name Sparks Tax Stamp Debate
Attorneys for insurance firms argued to the Auditor of State that certificates of authority should be treated as licenses. The auditor ruled that the statute uses certificates of authority and allows stamps. Licenses carry no revenue stamps while certificates require 30 cents each. The state issues about 11 000 certificates annually.
Deputy U S marshal Arrests Man in Brown City Deed Stamp Case
Deputy U S marshal Branham rode horseback to the town of Kardstown to arrest Isaac Pinney on a charge of failing to affix a revenue stamp to a deed. Wm M Hanley helped with the affidavit and handled a land deal for 20 or 30 acres. Pinney appeared at a preliminary hearing Friday afternoon before U S commissioner Moores.
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Branham
Isaac
Piney
Wm. M. Hanley
Hanley
Pinney
U.S
Moores
Indiana beer case appeal involving Baehner in Connersville
The state of Indiana versus Joseph Baehner of Connersville concerns a Sunday sale of beer. Baehner appeals the case to a higher court after a fine and arrest based on an affidavit by J. Stalker of Indianapolis who was posing as a detective. The incident reportedly occurred on a Sunday in 1899.
Vandalia Case Update Delays Report Filing
Attorney Ferdinand Winter for the state discussed the Vandalia case and railroad charter arguments on Friday morning. He said the argument would be concluded this week but a judge's report to the superior court would be filed later, with caution advised before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Winter
State
Butler
Imadter
Democrats Short of Ammunition in Silver Issue Debate
John R. Wilson of the Gold Democratic Party says no move to dissolve or fold actions until after the silver Democratic convention. He notes no clear alternative issue for gold Democrats beyond silver, with Bryan prompting another silver fight and a future state conference planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Wilson
Gold Democratic Party
George Foster Peabody
New York
Wilson
Samuel C. Pickens
George B. McDonald
Pickens
Bryan
Philippines
Parks Martin
Fisheries Deputy's Visit Triggers Siezure and Fines
In Shelbyville Indiana on January 19 Deputy fish commissioner Earl from Princeton stirred concern among seine owners. He arrested Moses Tull and Leonard Shaw for cutting ice on Suz creek and loading a wagon with bass using a seine. They were fined 25 dollars 85 cents each before Squire James Webb. more arrests are expected.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Earl
Princeton
Sugar Creek Township
Moses Tull
Leonard Shaw
Suz Creek
James Webb
Representative Burton Seeks War Department Canal Correspondence
Representative Burton chair of the House rivers and harbors committee has asked the secretary of war for correspondence on the proposed power canal between Lake Superior and the St. Marys River by the Michigan Superior Power Company. Shipping interests fear the canal would lower Lake Superior level and impact navigable canals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burton
House
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Secretary of War
Lake Superior
St. Mary’s River
Michigan-Superior Power Company
Kerr Navin Freeman in police court shooting case
John Kerr and Art Navin face shooting case charges in police court. Will Freeman, wounded in the January incident, remains hospitalized. Kerr is charged with shooting with intent to kill, Navin with assault and battery, with authorities later attributing the shot to Kerr.
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John Kerr
Art Navin
Will Freeman
Freeman
Kerr
Navin
City Board Advances Seasonal Improvement Plan
The Board of Works approved the first batch of improvements for the season. Projects include sewer work on Missouri and St Clair streets, brick and cement walks on multiple blocks, gravel roadways on Locke and Illinois streets, and grading on Illinois street from Thirty-fourth to Thirty-eighth, signaling a heavy schedule ahead.
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Board of Works
Missouri-st
McCarty
Merrill
St. Clair-st
Dorman
Pratt
First Alley
Delaware-st
St. Clair
Stuart-st
Stuart-st., From, Twentythird To Twenty-fifth
Vermont-st
Bright
Locke-st
Indiana
Senate
Big Four Railroad
Prospect
State-ave
Dawson-st
Capitol-ave
Ray
Wilkins
Illinois-st
Governor Mount Urges State Lie In State For Gen Lawton
Gov Mount telegraphs the secretary of war after rumors place Gen Lawton’s body en route to Washington via Chicago. He urges the body be allowed to lie in state in the capitol, noting Indianapolis on the direct route and voicing the will of the people of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Mount
Secretary of War
Lawton
Washington
Chicago
Capitol
Indianapolis
Boy runaway begs court cure for odd urge
Chicago on January 19 Michael Kellin an 11 year old runaway described to Justice Doyle a compulsion to sleep in sheds and all sorts of places claiming it a notion. He asked to be sent to an institution but the justice refused to commit him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michael Kellin
Justice Doyle
Money League Sets Attendance at National Conventions
Denver officials report the Monetary League will attend the national Democratic, silver Republican, and Populist conventions. The league aims to influence the money plank in the Democratic platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money League
Denver
Col
The
Monetary League
League
Smallpox Reports in Poland Poland Case Denied by Doctors
In Brazil Indiana on January 19 a report of a smallpox case in Poland is denied by doctors. Dr James confirms one case and health officers quarantine affected families as the outbreak prompts precautionary measures.
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Poland
Brazil
Ind
James
Baseball Player Kills Family Then Commits Suicide
Martin Bergen of the Boston baseball club killed his wife and two children in East Brookfield Massachusetts in a fit of temporary insanity. He then took his own life with a razor. The atrocity was discovered Friday after the bloody acts occurred Thursday night on their farm near East Brookfield.
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Boston
Mass
Martin Bergen
Boston Baseball Club
East Brookfield
Bergen
Fire-chief urges new equipment and elektrik lighting for city stations
Board of Safety discussion features Barrett's push for a hook and ladder wagon at engine house 2 Hilkesdeave and Sixteenth street, plus wiring for engines 2 19 12 14 20 21. Patrolman Head not confirmed for illiteracy. several personnel changes and bids for 4000 feet of fire hose announced with February 2 deadline.
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Barrett
Board of Safety
Hilkesdeave
Ead
Brave Chicago Girl Captures Confidence Man
Della Marcoux 18 pursued and captured a swindler who had cheated her father of 816 dollars and a gold watch. After a 3 mile chase she fought him on an electric car platform, choking and scratching until he surrendered and threw cash onto the car floor before escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Della Marcoux
Thieves Break Into Lon don General Store in Shelby County
In Shelbyville Indiana on January 19 a break in at O L Means general store in London tied to thieves from Indianapolis. Assorted goods were piled near the door awaiting removal before they were startled away by arrival of a wagon and suspects. The pursuit tracked the wagon several miles toward Indianapolis along the Big Four road.
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Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Ind
O. L. Means
London
The Sun Will Not Be Read Too Large to See
A brief note asserts that the sun remains readable despite its vast size, emphasizing that daylight and visibility endure regardless of perceived scale.
Russia to loan Corea twelve thousand dollars
Wire service bulletin lists varied items from Russia aiding Corea with 12000 dollars to actors and industries. Highlights include Kipling sailing, Chicago seeking a gulf deep waterway, a Milwaukee plant burn, a new Evanston factory, and public notices of deaths and indictments.
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Canal Dover
Chicago
Gulf of Mexico
Rudyard Kipling
Cape Town
Thomas Lipton
Chicago Board of Trade
Paris
Milford
Haven
Eng
National Match
Trust
Evanston
Ill
Baltimore
Protective Tariff League
New York
Thomas Flynn
St. Louis
Frank Geneth
Flynn
Unique Kirchweih German Village Fair Set for Jan 27
The Sohaier Turnverein hosts a Saturday Kirchweih at the German house with a decorated hall and a Dosswirthschaft dining room. Peasants in traditional dress, a village largomaster, school teacher, preacher, night watchman, an Italian organ grinder, and a German band will provide music. Visitors will find sample costumes and pictures on display. balcony seating is reserved for those in costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohaier ‘Turnverein
Nominations Sent to Senate for Alaska Receiver and Nebraska Census Supervisor
The president on Friday nominated Thomas B. Hildebrand of Iowa to be receiver of public moneys at Rampart City Alaska and Daniel H. Wheeler of Omaha Nebraska to be supervisor of the twelfth census for district 2 Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Thomas B. Hildebrand
Iowa
Rampart City
Alaska
Fire causes blaze at 416 Teledo Street
Fire originated from a defective flue at 416 Teledo Street at 1 p m Friday. Mrs Bowen occupied the home. A social gathering was held at J A Donivan's home Wednesday night for J W Donivan of Galveston Texas. Rev J L Griffin will preach at Olivet Baptist Church Friday night. John Misner of 1030 Holbrook Street colored jailed 30 days for loitering and charged with entering S Bragg's house. Gov Mount approves requisition for Harry Terpin charged in Dixon Illinois with stealing dress goods believed at large in Clinton County. A Sun vapor light gasoline wagon overturned near Capitol Ave Thursday afternoon. a torch ignited several cans but little damage. Reed Smokeless Furnace Co Indianapolis raises capital to 110000 for patent rights on an improved coal burner. Gertie Grant colored declared insane. petit larceny case continued. Mr Forsythe's party gave an entertaining piano recital at the Propylaeum with several local performers. Tena Rhoton and Walter S Morton sue Model Life Insurance for 6000 policy on Alvin Rhoton with 2500 assigned Morton before death.
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Teledo St
Bowen
J. A. Donivan
J. W. Donivan
Galveston
Tex
J. L. Griffin
Tescue
United States
Olivet Baptist Church
Prospect
Mc.Kernan-sts
John Misner
Holbrook-st
Judge Daly
S. Bragg
Pleasant-st. Gov
Mount
Ilinois
Harry Terpin
Dixon
Clinton County
Ohricst
Capitol Ave
Reed Smokeless
Indianapolis
Richard R. Srecin
Franklin M. Reed
Gertie Grant
Papi
Forsythe
Propylaeum
George Secret
Noble William Sneder
Georgia Galvin
Misa Evelyn Jeffries
Jeanette Wren -Lewis
Clifford
Tena Rhoton
Walter
Morton
Model Lfe. Insurance Company
Alvin Rhoton
Lena Rhoton
Montpelier
Polr
Rhoton
City Council sets up investigation on charter violations
The resolution authorizing an investigation committee was sent to Mayor Taggart by City clerk Geckler Friday morning. The mayor did not sign or refuse to sign, citing busyness and promising to review later. The committee says sign could prevent delay in funding via a special meeting, or otherwise expenses could be covered by public subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Geckler
Pierce declines Indianapolis YMCA secretary post
L. L. Pierce of Trenton New Jersey informs YMCA directors he cannot accept the Indianapolis secretaryship. A telegram sent Friday confirms he will remain with the Trenton association where he has started a $40 000 fundraising drive for a new building. Field secretary Ober is again seeking a secretary for Indianapolis.
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L. L. Pierce
Trenton
N. J
Indianapolis Association
Trenton Association
Ober
Indianapolis
Lawton Monument Commission Reports Subscriptions Increase
The Lawton Monument commission reports additional subscriptions of $22, bringing the total to $1,549.18. Madison county reports $37 but cautions that more will be merged.
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Lawton Monument
Madison County
Democrats Plots for Congress Stir Indiana District Two
In district 2 Parks Martin’s rise to committeeman and state committee chair signals a lively Democratic contest for a congressional seat. Miers faces opponents Thomas Green William Slinkard William Moss Cyrus Davis Senator Innman and Charles Akin as party unity is tested.
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Parks Martin
State Committee
Miers
Bloomington
Thomas Green
William Slinkard
William M. Moss
Cyrus E. Davis
Innman
Charles T. Akin
Logan and Provo postmaster charges debated in hearing
Washington January 19 The committee on post offices and post roads examined claims of polygamists as postmasters in Logan and Provo Utah. Congressman Lentz did not attend though Grosvenor Ohio defended himself denying the charges and said no such statements were made. He claimed no inquiry into papers in the case.
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Washington
Committee On Post Offices
Logan
Provo
Utah
Congressman Lentz
Ohio
Grosvenor
Post Office Department
Lentz
Thompson Announces Senate Candidacy in Marion County
Chas N Thompson announces his bid for senator from Marion County. He belongs to the law firm Carson Thompson and serves as a director of the Marion Trust Company and Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company, regarded as a solid fellow by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, N. Thompson
Marrion County
Carson & Thompson
Marion Trust Company
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
Congressm Watson to Introduce Federal Building Plan
Richmond Indiana January 19 Congressman James E Watson announced he will introduce a bill providing for a federal building in Richmond. The notice appeared in his Friday communication to constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
James FE. Watson
Hera
Unclear Suit Involving Lockman and Hagelton
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a plaintiff James Jack suing Mabel Hagelton over property recovery. Details are incomplete and cannot establish party roles or the case scope.
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Squire
Lockman
James Jack
Mabel Hagelton
Tey Jack Burlesque Company
West Alexandria woman perishes in oil lamp blast
Mrs. Henry Wrysong of West Alexandria burned to death Thursday night when an oil lamp exploded. She crawled to a farm bell during the struggle to summon help, and neighbors arrived to save the house. Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle and hog receipts and price ranges for January 19, with heavy listings for feeder cattle and assorted beef products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Henry Wrysong
West Alexandria
Cattle and Hog Prices at Union Stock Yards Indianapolis
Friday receipts show cattle about 500 head with varied shipments. Prices for good to prime steers 1,350 pounds and up to 5 63, and other classes ranging from 4 00 to 5 40 for different weights and grades. Hogs receipts 6,000. prices for good to choice medium hogs 4 65 to 4 75, with other weights and packer classes listed. Sheep receipts none. prices posted for common to medium lambs and good to choice sheep from 2 00 to 4 60 per hundred pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Ceee Essen
ANG Upwalas Oo
Stcots Co
Chicago Markets Review on Wheat and Farm Prices
Chicago markets report higher wheat on Friday with futures closing around 4%3c up due to French crop damage and Paris price gains. Corn and oats mixed with May July futures, while pork lard ribs and dressed poultry show varied weekly ranges. Butter cheese eggs also move within narrow bands across creamery and dairy markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vday
St. Louis
New York
Paris
City Grain Market Report for Friday January 19
Grain prices quoted for corn wheat oats and hay with bid and offer levels. No. 3 white corn 14 cars No. 3 yellow corn 23 cars No. 4 yellow 1 car No. 3 mixed 6 cars. No. 2 red wheat 66c milling freight, 61c red January. oats and hay prices listed with ranges for timothy hay at $11.00 to $11.50 and $10.00 to $10.50 for No 2 timothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Timothy
Wanted Help and Rooms in City Classifieds
A clippings page lists ads: WANTED Day boarders at 515 E Washington St room 6. WANTED Situation two good girls for cooking or any work at 358 W Eleventh St. WANTED Situation as housekeeper for widower at 240 N State Ave. FOR RENT Unfurnished front room first floor modern at 27 E Pruitt. FOR RENT Two unfurnished rooms light housekeeping at 122 W Tenth St. WANTED Office girl at 153 New Jersey.
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W. Hleventh-st
N. State-ave
E. Pruitt
W. Tenthst
New Jersey
Hillskleave
Delaware St
Capitol Ave
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Wa Beer
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Cleveland
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Aslins
Sandmann
Repo
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Weaver
Goins
McKinney
Blumberg
Gillespie
John Headspeath
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Harry S. New
Dan Ransdell
Frank Jones
Wm. H. Schmidt
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Hilkehe
Hethervimgteen & Berner
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William Dundon
William Adams
Webb Robertson
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San Francisco
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Order of the Black Eagle
Berlin
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Hiquor
Louis Perlman
Knoxville
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Del
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Capital
Burmet
Farmers’ Voice, Colonies Company
Yates
Council Bluff
Ethel
Shaw
Ames G. Warner
Lincoln
Neb
Capt. L. Steele
Eighteenth Infantry
Fort Bayard
N. M
Abraham H. Witmer
Dean
City Life
Tom
Pierce
Indianapolis Y. M. .C. A
the Sun
B. F. Shiveley
South Wend
Capt. Lawler
Salem
John L. Griffiths
Griffiths
Lafayette
W. 5S
Haggard
Marion County
Lentz “Crawtftished
Federal Building
Esseree Abc WM
A. Rogers
Rogers
Ewig Slewacius Boas Cis
Vasiendae
Mennen
Castile
Melton
WM. H. Block CO
Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
Meridian Dental
Meridian St
Ascot
F. Woelz
D. D
Welsbach
Consumers’ Gas Trust Co
Capitol Ave. N
Eee Ee
Washington St
Rimgold-ave
Olds
Wesley
Bath
East-st
Shelby-st
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