Navy prepares blockade ships as Chile tensions rise
Washington reports the navy is assembling merchant ships for a potential blockade of Chilean ports. Six vessels will be outfitted with four to six inch guns, with six more planned if needed. Public letters offer varied war advice while President Harrison's Chilean policy message nears Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Chili
Chilian
Ope
J. & Addricks
Philadelphia
New Haven
Conn
Illinois
Harrison
Congress
Martindale on child guardianship and state custody
The report of the National Prison Association law reform committee read in Pittsburg last October is printed for broad distribution by the Indianapolis charity society. Charles Martindale argues that the infant is a state subject with rights, while parents hold only guardianship, and court chancery may remove custody to protect the child. Separately a Circleville fire and a murder inquiry unfold with Otto Von Tesma on trial for handling an Emma Cassel body at the Central medical college amid details of poor farm bodies and hospital procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Martindale
Law Reform Committee
National Prison Association
Pittsburg
Indianapolis Charity Organization Society
Francis Wayland
Yale Law School
North American Review
Board of Children’s Guardians
Martindale
Courts of Chancery
Ofania
Court of Chancery
Board of Childrens’ Guardians
Buatcher
Otto von Tesma
Emma Cassel
Central Medical College
Dr. Long
New York St
Jeff
Elas
Emma Cosat
Quigley
Corbaley
Kregero & Whitsett
Willian Yeager
Marion County Poor Farm
Girton
Yeager
Mr. Girton
John Baldus
Brightwood
Kregele & Whitsett
Sherer Pike
Flanner & Buchanan
Henry Sutton
Schnuil & Co
Meridian
Empire Block
Reformatory
State House
F. Lockridge
Greencastle
D. W. Heagy
Columbus
J. M. Sankey
Terre Haute
W. S. Robbins
Horace
E. C. Thomp- 800
Irvington
BirtTus
Emma Hudson
Sarah Evans
Henrietta Masgan
Walter
Floyd Cooper
Charles
Balle Lemasters
Charlie
Minnie Schakel
Lafayette
Elizabeth Kenedy
Maggie Maxwell
Georgia Wilson
Mary Burton
Lewis W. Hillman
Virginia Ave
Pneumonia
Catharine
Grant-st
Grippe
Catherine Sefert
Noble-st
Phillip and Bro furniture firm fails in Birmingham
Phillip and Bro a Birmingham Alabama furniture dealer failed with $50 000 liabilities and $25 000 assets. Dawson deposit bank in Dawson Pennsylvania closed with $15 000 liabilities. Bank could not realize on real estate investments. Emma dJuch opera company filed chattel mortgage on costumes in San Antonio Texas securing a $5 200 advance by Henry Greenwell of New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip & Bro., Furniture
Birmingham
Ala
Dawson Deposit Bank
Dawson
Emma dJuch Opera Company
San Antonio
Tex
Henry Greenwell
New Orleans
Max O Reil Lectures At The Grand On France Seen
A fragmentary notice describes Granp Max O Reil delivering a lecture at the Grand on Thursday about Ameri ca as viewed through French spectacles. It also mentions Odette with Clara Morris at the English’s Friday in a Sardou play new to the city, noting press interest and strong theatrical impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max O’reil
Odette
Clara Morris
Sardou
Weather forecast for Indiana warms with fair skies
Local forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p.m. January 22, 1892 calls for warmer, fair weather with snow flurries on the lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Lillie Stevens murder trial opens amid town events
The report lists varied local items from court proceedings to community happenings including a murder trial argument starting Thursday, a reception at Gresh's dancing academy, tax talks in the state capital, concerts, and several accidents and obituaries. It mentions Bertie Black found nearly frozen, a Burns anniversary concert, and reformatory statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Stevens
Salem Electric Light and Artificial Ice Company
Capital
Gresh’s
Dancing Academy
Gov. Chase
Col. Roberts
Washington
Indiana
Flist Baptist Church
Tomlinson Hall
Progress Band
State Tax Commissioners
Bertie Black
New York St
Illinois St
Tranner & Buchanan
Caledonian Quoting Club
Hendricks Club Hall
Robt
Burns
F. G. Darlington
Martindale
Republican factions clash at Marion County convention
In a crowded courthouse session the Harrison and anti Harrison factions argue over credentials and seating. Will Rooker accuses Marion delegates of fraud while the administration wins preliminary party control and endorses Maj. Homan for central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh District
Court House
Superior Court
Marion County
Durbin
Mr. Durbin
Leeds
Journal
Will Rooker
Administration
Will
Marion
Harrison
Andere
Joe Kealing
John Stein
Ludianapolis
Lis
Atttorney
Madison
Hancock
ME PIERCE GIFT SHAKESPEARE IMAGES PROMPTS LIBRARY BATTLE
A public library letter from Librarian Charles Evans praises Henry D. Pierces gift of the Darley gallery Shakespearean illustrations to Indianapolis citizens. The piece reveals conflict with a school board over placing a wall tablet, arguing the tablet would be an unnecessary display and not part of the artwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Pierce
Evans
Indianapolis
Public Library
Darley Gallery
Charles Evans
Mr. Pierce
Bessid
Costly Goods Destroyed in Union Square Fire
A major blaze at Schieider Campbell & Co. next to Tiffany's and Bren tano's book store in Union Square, New York, caused heavy damage to high priced goods. Fire crews fought the two alarm fire as the loss to the costly shops mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Square
New York
Abrac
Schieider, Campbell & Co
Tiffany’s Jewelry
Brentane’s
Provxicore
Brentano
Tiffany’s
Azareney'e
Choir Leads As Second Presbyterian Welcomes New Director
Prof. Alexander Ernestinoff takes charge of the Second Presbyterian church choir singing leading tenor. John Geiger of Wulschner's music house is a strong baritone in St. Paul's choir. Maurice Perkins of THE SUN wrote words for Barclay Walker's new song Mulcahey's got his pay. Signor Tomasco, former musical director with Agnes Huntington, is married to Helen Bertram, a city prima donna. Mrs Jennie Goldthwaite, Soubrette in Bill Nye's Cadi, sings Why does she call me mister by Louis Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Ernestinoff
Second Presbyterian Church
John Geiger
Wulschner
Music House
St. Paul’s
Maurice Perkins
the Sun
Barclay_Walker
Mulcahey
Signor Tomasco
Agnes Huntington
Helen Bertram
Jennie Goldthwaite
Bill Nye
Cadi
Louis Jones
Sleigh Ride Sparkles After Phone Call
At the board of trade a young lady answered a call about a sleigh ride. The caller pressed for confirmation with cheerful replies and she left the phone smiling. The message concluded with a playful emphasis on a sleigh ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Johny
Luge Stone Falls Injures Jon Burke at Atkins’ Quarry
John Burke was seriously hurt while moving a grindstone at Atkins' quarry on Wednesday morning. A stone fell and pinned him against a heavy door, breaking his left leg and causing further injuries. Powers & Blackwell's ambulance transported him to 96 Nebraekast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins’ Caw Works
John Burke
Burke
Powers & Blackwell
96 Nebraekast
Paris deputy duel leads to wound in arm
In the French chamber of deputies M Delpech and M Castelin clashed over a stormy scene. Delpech struck Castelin, a challenge followed and Wednesday morning a duel ensued in which Delpech was wounded in the arm.
Mystery solved and postal tricks exposed in town notes
The article notes improvements to the lobby with storm doors and describes a street scene where a sign mirrors a window. It warns postal users that unstamped letters are rejected and must be paid upon delivery, with dead letter office handling inevitable.
Kite Track and Boxing Notes Across Cities
Torn fragment adds: Toronto shows a kite shaped track on ice. Zimmerman the cyclist moves to Chicago. McCaffrey notes amateur boxers move from science to slugging. Corbett fights Daly on Philadelphia stage this week. New York dog show Feb 28 offers 8000 dollars in prizes. Rich brewers plan a track to speed horses. Warren and Siddons meet in New Orleans for 1500 dollars Thursday night. Ashinger Stage Lamb each ran 261 miles in Chicago Toyoto race. Jerry Denny soon moves to Norwich to open a grocery. Guttenberg bookmakers have been arrested recently but bail out and resume business with little loss of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Denny
Jia
Norwich
Conn
Guttenberg Bookmakers
Tim
Assignes Sale of Farn Carpets and Goods Ordered Closed Out
Court orders the sale of a large carpet stock and 8 pictures as part of an assignes estate. Items are to be sold at once under court direction with Washingson named in the order. The notice indicates an immediate liquidation of the property.
Board Arbiters Hear Shaffer At Streetcar Dispute
The arbitration board heard from ex President Shaffer and other company and Brotherhood witnesses as they moved to Judge Howe's office after objecting to the session in street car offices. The case centers on free badge riding and an order authorizing unrestricted use for railway personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbitration Board
Wisherd
Wishard
Allen
Bishop Chatard
Chatard
Brotherhood
Howe
Hubbard Block
Dugan
Frenzel
Aten
Mr. Wishard
Lchrader
Frenze
Alien
Dsudge
Hughes
Dogan
Flower Mission
Anser
Shaffer
Dagan
Street Car Brotherhood
Board of Arbitration
N. Ulmnoisst. Line
Citizens’ Street Railroad
Cara
Schrader
Bie
Hex-Supt. Steele
Stesle
Jas. Rigge
Valuable Dogs Owned by Indianapolis Fanciers
The Tomlinson dog show has drawn many canine enthusiasts. Notables include FB W McDougall with fox terriers A H Frank with spaniels and many entries, Jack Hayden with bull dogs, J H Monroe with a Scotch collie and a registered five black and tan setter, L C O Brien owner of Flossie. Naples details list numerous owners and prized dogs across breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Halt
FB. W. McDougall
A. H. Frank
Jack Hayden
J. H. Monroe
Amos Dean
Chicago
W. W. Warren
G. L. Jones
D. L. Leist
John Gasper
Gasper Joe
R. Robinson
Wm. Frick
A Dynamiter Confesses in St Louis Bomb Case
Fred Stransa, arrested for throwing a dynamite bomb and wrecking Miller's bakery on January 4, gave a full confession Thursday morning. Two more sleighing accident victims will die, raising deaths to ten. Rockefeller’s Condition notes William Rockefeller remains in poor health but nearing recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Fred_Stransa
Miller's Bakery
Democratic convention claims and early balloting
The article surveys the 1904 Democratic National Convention race with cities like Milwaukee Kansas City Indianapolis and Chicago seeking votes on the first ballot amid expectations of a late January convention date. It notes Chicago's rivals and the role of David Hill in various cities hopes and the chaotic state of plurality projections. It also covers congressional activity in Washington including Chilean correspondence aw ai nd the president's message and a shift toward peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Arlington Hotel
William Dickson
Rose
Milwanks
Chicago
Milwaukes
David 2. Hill
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Vilas
J. Donnally
Sommers
Putnam
West
Francis
Turpie
Chas
L. Jewett
Wilson
Daniel Lawler
Ansel Oppenheim
Wm. M. Romney
Follett
New York
Bourke Cochran
Detroit
Wm. C. Maybury
Stout
Justice R. Whitney
Congressman Chipman
San Francisco
M. F. Tarpey
Doctors at War Over Teaac Lang Case Verdict
Coroner Manker attributes Teaac Lang death at St Vincent's hospital to an anesthetic administered by Dr Wishard's assistant who allegedly was incompetent. Wishard contends the anesthetic was given under his direction and notes prior training by Manker. He blames a personal feud for the verdict, while Manker denies such claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manker
Teaac Lang
St. Vincent’s Hospital
W. N. Wishard
Lang
Wishard
Prominent Chicago Lawyer Henry McKee Dies After Illness
Henry McKee a leading Chicago attorney dies Wednesday after a long illness. His death marks the loss of one of the citys most respected legal figures and a longtime member of the Chicago bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derd
Chicago
Henry McKee
Storm toll rises from Hong Kong tragedy
Reports recount many lives lost in a storm near Hong Kong on December 3. Other items note the pope’s health, political vows in France, reforms in Portugal, a Japanese diet dissolution request, a burning unknown steamer, uprisings in Rio de Janeiro, and turmoil following a dictator’s dethronement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Chamber of Deputies
Kallas Dash
Rio de Janeiro
Orsder
Fonseca
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Uncle Sam
Triton
Ind
Circleville
Clinton County
James Gough
New York Central
Glenwood
Montreal Express
Jheef
Granp
Max.o'reil
Harry William
City Life
Wm. L. Elder
Willi Rooker
Mith
Fifth Congressional District
Churaday
U.S. Court Room
Chase
Republican Party
Hill
Cleveland
The
Sentinel
Green Smith
Enoch Hogate
Danville
Hendricks County
U. S. Marshalship
J. K. Homan
Blaine
Maj. Homan
Overstreet
Franklin
Denison
Jessa Overstreet
Orr
Brown County
Guy
Pierce
Jon Burke
Gossie
Toronto
Theebex
Strest
Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Iirm Rockefeler
Hilla
Bowers
California
Sandiego
Cal
Springer
International Monetary Commission
United States
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