Fight Against the Polygamists
Washington reports that Brigham A H Roberts faces likely expulsion from the House next week over polygamy. A special committee briefing and a day of debate precede a near unanimous vote, with Roberts to speak in his defense. Prosecution presses polygamy claims, targeting Utah and Idaho postmasters and noting the president was warned before nominating Smith.
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Washington
Brigham A H. Roberts
Utah
Roberts
Taylor
McKinley
Provo
Logan City
Idaho
T. Schroeder
Roberts Case Split Over House Seat Admission
The House met at noon as the Roberts case drew two reports. The minority led by De Armond and Littlefield urged admitting Roberts and offered expulsion if needed, warning of dangerous precedents. The majority maintained exclusion as proper, ending with a resolution that Roberts should not hold a seat.
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Washington
House
Roberts
Taylor
de Armond
Littlefield
Congress
Very Unjust Says John Turner Life Prisoner
John Turner sentenced to life for his wife’s murder was seen at the jail on Saturday. He is on the first floor with privileges similar to other inmates, talks little, and insists the case was very unjust. He listened to questions and asked for quiet so he could hear.
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John Turner
John S. Harrison Hurt by Horse at Beaumont Texas
John S. Harrison brother of Gen. William Harrison is reported improving after being kicked by a vicious horse in Beaumont Texas last Sunday. Gen. Harrison received a telegram Friday and a letter Saturday with the news of his recovery.
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Mr. Harrison
John.s. Harrison
William Harrison
Beaumont
Tex
Gen. Harrison
Grand hotel cafe and meals pricing notes
A brief item notes meals at a grand hotel cafe with pricing in cents. Mentions the Horns annex and Dusticar Oats in the context of dining and offerings.
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Grand Hotel Cafe
Will the Boers Trap Buller in Tugela Fight?
London reports heavy fighting north of the Tugela expected any hour as British and Boer forces maneuver for a decisive clash. Warren’s flanking move and Dundonald’s horse action push toward Ladysmith while Boers retreat to deny a quick relief of Lady Smith. British strength 22 000 to 25 600. Boers around 48 000 in northern Natal. Casualty figures to date total about 4 425 with 2 000 losses in the Ladysmith siege.
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London
Tugela River
Buller
Ladysmith
Warren
Potgieter
Dundonald
Acton Homes
Spearman
Orange Free State
Tugela
Buchler
North Bank
Colenso
Manchester Guardian
Natal
Geo. W. Stevens
London Daily Mail
Warren begins siege at Taban and Mayano mountains
SPEARMAN'S CAMP Jan 20 Gen Warren opened artillery at the Boer trenches on Taban and Mayano mountains and briefly fired musketry. A prisoner captured by Dundonald near Acton Homes is Kruger’s grandson in law.
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Spearman
Gen. Warren
Taban
Mayano
Dundonald
Acton Homes
Kruger
Quarantine Harmed by Public Letters Says Health Secretary
J N Harty of the State Board of Health defends health measures against criticism in letters to newspapers and readers. He expresses no anger, only pity and a wish for communal action with the health department to curb the plague. He rejects requests for reward, stressing public good and common sense joining in the effort.
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Health Department
Bryan Holds Democratic Road Map for Silver Trusts and Independence
W J Bryan outlines campaign themes after meetings with leading Democrats in Senate and House. The plan favors silver at 12 to fight trusts and push Filipino independence, with calls for a federal licensing system for corporations operating across state lines. He travels toward Baltimore for the convention city decision.
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Washington
Senate
House
W. J. Bryan
Baltimore
Democratic Party
Bryan
Rational Committee
Duke Marlborough Joins Imperial Yeomanry Fight History
The Duke of Marlborough sailed from South Africa and volunteered for service. Despite marriage and examination doubts, he passed and was appointed staff captain with the Imperial Yeomanry. A 29 year old father of two, his name carries military lineage and the legacy of Blenheim.
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Southampton
Duke of Marlborough
Saaturday
South Africa
Imperial Yeomanry
Comsuelo Vanderbilt
New York
Blenhein
Susan Anthony to Resign as N W S A President
Susan B. Anthony confirms reports she will resign as president of the National Woman Suffrage Association in Rochester New York on January 20.
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Susan Anthony
Rochester
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
Robinson Wife Shooter in Police Court Continuance
Paul Robinson who shot his wife in the Carter block appeared in police court on Saturday. His case was continued to January 23 when Til lie Robinson is expected to testify. Mrs. Robinson’s father John Gisler, upset by the marriage without consent, vowed punishment if he confronts Robinson. Dr Long said Mrs. Robinson will recover. he removed the shoulder bullet on Saturday.
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Paul Robinson
Carter
Tillie
Long Gays
Robinson
New Registration Scheme Affects Carriers
Postmaster Fress reports only 18 letters registered at homes since the registration order began on Monday. He is not surprised as officials expected a slow start. The policy aims to boost registration and curb losses claimed in regular letters, with carriers noting little trouble and only good cheer so far.
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Fress
Hess
Postoffice Department
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area weekend
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 26 hours ending 8 p m includes cooler and fair weather. Saturday night will fall with Sunday in mild conditions. At 7 a m temperature 41 degrees, noon 43 degrees, 2 p m unknown.
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Indianapolis
Prize Fight Participants Appear Before Judge Daly
Eleven men arrested at a Cleveland club Wednesday faced Judge Daly Saturday. The charge was reduced from prize fighting to affray with counsel explaining a prize fight involves fighting for a prize, while an affray centers on a contracted sum regardless of outcome.
Federal Grand Jury to Convene Tuesday
Federal grand jury will come together on Tuesday. Only two federal prisoners are in jail Adolph Baker accused of robbing lock boxes at Elwood and Frank R Beaming accused of complicity with Edward Johnson in the Treaty post office robbery. Johnson is serving time for his part. Beaming is alleged to have confessed.
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Federal Grand Jury
Adolph Baker
Elwood
Frank R. Beaming
Edward Johnson
Treaty Post Office
Johnson
Beaming
Brasilian Balm Cures Coughs and Colds
An advertorial note touts Brasilian Balm as a remedy for coughs colds and croup. It promotes multiple doses and suggests broad effectiveness across respiratory ailments.
Italian boy arrested for stone throwing
Five youths were involved in an incident beginning with Mike Gullano, a 15 year old Italian, being arrested Saturday morning by Patrolman McDuff on charges of throwing stones. Gullano claimed another man threatened him and that his cart rolled, allowing him to hurl boulders at the officer. As he was taken to the cell he uttered phrases about a phone contact and predicted an early release.
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Mike Gullano
McDuff
Smallpox Panic Spreads Across Clay City and Bloomington
The Clay City area faces a strict quarantine as state health officials push for full measures amid denials of smallpox. Officials report cases rising in Bloomington and Evansville with university and railroad workers vaccination drives under way. The state board of health plans a special session to address the outbreak and ensure compliance.
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Clay City
BE. & J. Railroad
F. Goshorn
John Grafe
John T. Gardner
Hurty
Modisitt
State Board
Bloomington
State University
Swann
Evansville
State Board of Health
Charles B. Johnson
Illinois State Board of Health
Dixon
Monticello
Seville-avenue resident found with mild smallpox
A. C. Burnham of 330 Beville-ave was diagnosed Saturday morning with smallpox. Dr. Robertson alerted the board, Dr. Ferguson confirmed a mild case. Burnham, formerly of Clay City, visited town recently, exposure limited to one other person. Quarantine placed. health board plans an isolation hospital for about 30 patients.
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A. C. Burnham
Beville-ave
J.f.robertson
Board of Health
C. E. Ferguson
Burnham
Clay City
Mr. Burnham
Wif
Robertson
Health Board
Ideals Boys Bowling Team Triumph Over Men on Unionist Alleys
The Ideals boys bowling team defeated the men's team in three return games on the Unionist alleys Friday night. The scores were 726 to 701, 724 to 687, and 745 to 722.
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The
Ideals
Judge rules against Atlas engine works in patent case
Judge Baker issued an initial decree on Saturday granting August Ochring 3240 judgment for infringement of his patent on an adjustable multiple spindle drilling machine. The article notes Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a household remedy for coughs and grippe with a price reference.
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Baker
Atlas
Engine Works
Council to Probe City Police Under Taggart Signatures
Mayor Taggart said he will sign the resolution as the council plans a forthcoming special meeting to fund the inquiry. A committee of republican members will begin testimony soon after appropriations, with ex officers promising sworn statements against several police officials. The charter empowers witness attendance under contempt penalties.
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Taggart
Park Board Records Show Two Clerks Paid in December
The park board kept two clerks in December with $110 each. Bert Feibleman and Otis Hahn received the checks while Sahn was dismissed at month end by administration order. Hahn was re employed as extra clerk after discharge with notice four hours prior to dismissal, and Feibleman had already been appointed clerk. Power notes Hahn aided Feibleman in learning the work.
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Park Board
Bert Feibleman
Otis Hahn
Mahn
Sahn
Feibleman
Iise
Hahn
Park
Power
Feibieman
Workman Fatally Scalded at Veneer Factory
Joseph Dierchman, about 20, unmarried, employed by Adams & Raymond veneer on Massachusetts avenue, fell into a five by sixteen foot steaming water vat at 9 30 Saturday. He died of severe burns after being rescued and taken to St Vincent's hospital.
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Veneer Works
Massachusetts Ave
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Adams & Raymond Veneer Company
Dierchiman
Smith's Experience Returns After California Ordeal
A. J. Smith, of High Springs, Florida, arrived home from California after a trip that began in Chicago where he was robbed, drugged and shipped west. He recovered, wired for money, and made the long journey back to his town.
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Smith
High Springs
Fra
A. J. Smith
Califrnia
Chicago
California
Awney
Bank forgery charge against Edward Fleece in North Salem
Edward Fleece is held at police headquarters charged with forging and passing a bad check for 20 dollars at Capital National Bank on January 4. The check to Charles Vinson used a North Salem bank blank and bore the name SB Davis. Detectives say Fleece, an escapee from Plainfield who joined then deserted the army, attempted to use Joseph Sellars’ forged endorsement.
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Edward Fleece
New York Sr
Capital National Bank
Chas. Vinson
North Salem
Fleece
Churchman
Capital National
Joseph Sellars
Sellars
Twenty-seventh St
SB. F. Davis
Gerber and
Fort
Plainfield
Army
Real Estate Agent Praises The Suns Ad Liners
Indianapolis real estate and loan agent R F Spurlock voice of approval for The Sun ads dated January 18. He says Sun liners yield strong responses, boosting business during a season typically dull for real estate. He notes higher returns and cites exclusive use over three months.
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An Herz
Robert FR. Spurlocek
Ingalls Block
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Sun
SUN
R. BR. Spurlock
Funeral for Wesley C Olds in Indianapolis
Wesley C. Olds aged 22 of Indianapolis died Thursday night after an operation in a Chicago hospital. He was the son of soap manufacturer William Olds. The body arrives Sunday morning and the funeral will be held at Mrs. Vinnie Lee's residence Sunday at 2 30 p m. Burial will be in Crown Hill.
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Wesley C. Olds
Indianapolis
Chicago
William Olds
Vinnie Lee
Crown Hit
Man Confesses Hugging Mania After Arrest
In Columbus on January 20 a man named Wm. Smith was arrested for seizing and hugging women on the North Side streets. He confessed to the act and said he is a married man driven by a so called mania for hugging women and cannot help it.
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Wm. Smith
Parrys to Build Monster Plant for Auto Manufacturing
D. M. Parry and partners plan a new $500000 independent auto concern. They aim to use a noiseless odorless gasoline motor on various vehicles, with 54 acres near West Indianapolis and Vandalia tracks for a new plant. Current 2400 employees may rise by 100 to 500 as production expands, with several two story buildings planned and self propelled ambulances and heavy vehicles to be produced.
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D. M. Parry
St. Clair Parry
Thomas H. Parry
Parry Manufacturing Company
Parrys
Nicholas McCarty
Indianapolis
Parry Cart Works
Parry
City Asked To Settle Mandamus Over $7000 Judgment
Jasper O. Tansell seeks a writ of mandamus to force the city to pay a $7,000 Boone county judgment from June 27, 1999. The city had 10 days to file exceptions, which have expired. He says a city fund exists to pay such judgments and $5,000 remains in the fund. He asks the court to compel the city attorney to order payment of $5,000, leaving $2,500 plus interest unpaid.
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Jasper O. Tansell
Boone County
Judge Carter Grants Divorces and Restores Maids Names
Judge Carter on Saturday granted Gertrude Simmons a divorce from Paul B. Simmons and restored her maiden name Gertrude O Barrion. Gertrude Taylor was awarded a divorce from Lucius B. Taylor and resumed the name Hattie B. McCoy. Morton C. Bird’s petition for divorce from Mary Bird was denied. the report also notes a reference to items like Lap Rebes and Blankets at Cost Strawmyer Nidas 37 Monument.
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Carter
Gertrude Simmons
Gertrude O’barrion
Paul B
Hattie B Taylor
Lucius B. Taylor
Hattie B. McCoy
Lucius
Morton C. Bird
Mary Bird
Nidas
Miners Flatly Oppose 16 to 1 Convention Resolution
A Indiana miners convention rejects a 16 to 1 resolution and declines sympathy with the Boers. They table Indian weekly wage law support and demand action on Congressional voting records. Debates center on scale agreements expiring with the national organization and calls to boycott non union labeled goods.
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